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Biden to target ‘rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
February’s 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.
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Home buyers to be spared automatic broker commissions under new $418 million settlement
The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ longstanding automatic commissions, commonly of up to 6% of the purchase price.
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Homebuyers need to earn 80% more than in 2020 to afford a house in this market. It's not just due to high mortgage rates
While mortgage rates remain elevated for potential homebuyers, factors outside borrowing costs are keeping housing unaffordable for many, experts say.
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Here are the top 10 hottest housing markets in 2024 — and why you may consider other options
Here are the top 10 “hottest housing markets” for 2024. However, homebuyers should consider that “market heat” means more competition, an expert says.
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Two luxury apartments opened in Germantown, aiding in area's revitalization
Two new luxury apartment complexes have opened in Germantown as part of the neighborhood’s revitalization plan.
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These are the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S.
In the wealthiest ZIP code in the U.S., a median priced home will cost you around $8 million.
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The top 10 cities where more renters want to live alone — 4 are in Texas
People in the U.S. are increasingly living alone. These cities saw fastest growth of solo renters between 2016 and 2021.
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These are the 10 most neighborly cities in the US—3 of them are in Utah
For the fourth year in a row, Neighbor.com ranked the most neighborly cities in America based on several factors, including low crime rates.
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Biden admin unveils $85 million funding to lower cost of housing, improve renter protections
The White House also announced that it was forming an inter-agency task force to develop ways to fund efforts to convert more commercial buildings to residential housing
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Home foreclosures are rising nationwide, with Florida, California and Texas in the lead
As the cost of living in the U.S. continues to climb, foreclosures are also on the rise.
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Low-Income Tenants Lack Options as Old Mobile Home Parks Are Razed
Mobile home parks are among the few affordable options that remain for extremely low-income people.
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27-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a ‘Luxury Tiny Home'—How She Built It for $35,000: ‘I Forget I'm Living in a Shed'
In 2020, 27-year-old Precious Price built a tiny home in her backyard for $35,000. The income she earns from renting out her main house covers all her living expenses, including mortgage fees and property taxes. Here’s exactly how she built it — from start to finish.
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This 28-Year-Old Pays $62 a Month to Live in a Dumpster He Built for $5,000 — Take a Look Inside
After struggling to find an apartment rental in London on a budget, Harrison Marshall turned a dumpster into a tiny home for $5,000. Here’s a look inside his “weirdly comfortable” 25-square-foot space, where he now lives for $62 a month.
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Mortgage Fees on Home Loans Backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Set to Rise for Some
The increase will affect many borrowers across a range of credit scores, but the change is ultimately designed to help make homeownership more accessible.
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Mobile Home Park Residents Form Co-Ops to Save Their Homes
With rents rising at mobile home parks across the U.S., housing advocates are urging state legislatures to pass bills that would help residents buy their parks if they’re put up for sale.
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Rally Against Automatic Sprinkler Sytems for Apartments
Condo and apartment owners rallied in Philadelphia on Thursday to oppose a bill that require an automatic sprinkler system be installed at residential high-rise buildings that could cost $20,000 to $50,000 to install and displace residents.
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You Can Live on This Cruise Ship for $30,000/Year
Life at Sea Cruises is accepting reservations for the world’s first three-year-cruise that will visit 135 countries across all seven continents.
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Rental Scams Target Renters, Homeowners in Philly Area: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Tracy Davidson and the NBC10 Responds team look into recent instances of rental scams that are trying to fraudulently collect a security deposit. These are some of the things to look out for so you don’t become a victim.
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This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a ‘Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard — Take a Look Inside
In 2020, Precious Price built a tiny home for $35,000 in her backyard, which she now lives in with her dog. The income she earns from renting out her main 3-bedroom house pays for all of her living expenses, including mortgage fees, property taxes and utility bills.
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73-Year-Old Pays $370/Month to Live in a Plane He Bought for $100,000 From a Salvage Yard: ‘I Have No Regrets'
Bruce Campbell bought the 1,066-square-foot, 200-passenger Boeing 727 from a salvage company in 1999 for $100,000.