Many Americans feel that owning a home is increasingly out of reach due to soaring housing costs since the pandemic. Yet, one region stands out where homeownership remains attainable. The Midwest dominates a list of states where housing is most affordable, based on a Newsweek analysis. Out of the top ten states where homeownership is […]
Patrice Bratcher faces significant health challenges. After enduring five knee surgeries and back surgery due to injuries sustained from epileptic seizures, she needed an apartment with an elevator. Finding such a rental proved difficult. San Francisco— The difficulty Patrice encountered highlights a larger issue within urban housing. Accessible apartments are scarce. Elevators often increase construction […]
As smart-home technology becomes more widespread, home sellers are increasingly using cameras and recording devices during property tours. This allows them to access conversations and reactions buyers might assume are private. A LendingTree survey of 2,000 consumers in June 2026 found that 56% of home sellers used hidden cameras while buyers viewed their homes. Meanwhile, […]
More than 2,500 condominium and cooperative buildings in Florida have been identified for Phase Two milestone inspections in 2024 and 2025 due to signs of structural deterioration. This information comes from a report by the Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA). Building officials flagged 54 of these structures as “unsafe […]
The average long-term mortgage rate in the U.S. has increased for the fourth week in a row, reaching its highest point this year. This marks a challenge for prospective buyers looking for relief from steep borrowing expenses. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.66% from 6.58% last week. One year ago, […]
New Tax Targets High-Value Properties Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City has introduced a new tax targeting luxury homes that are not primary residences. The pied-à-terre tax took effect on July 1. The initiative aims to enhance housing affordability. Property owners affected by this surcharge will notice it in their tax bills due January […]
Overview of the Property Located at 8510 W. 122nd Place, Palos Park, this stunning six-bedroom home is listed for $1,295,000. It includes five full bathrooms and one half-bathroom, providing ample space for family and guests. Interior Features The house boasts a wraparound porch and exquisite oak hardwood flooring throughout. The family room is adorned with […]
When a New York woman inherited a 100-year-old home from her grandmother, she anticipated the renovation challenges but was unprepared for unexpected odors. Two years prior, Gia and her sister became owners of the house after their grandmother passed away. ‘It’s a beautiful home, and we’re lucky to own property in 2026, but significant renovations […]
Skokie’s Main Street retail corridor is set for renovation, aiming to rejuvenate an area that has faced years of decline. Village trustees gave the green light for a $1.8 million construction project to upgrade the streetscape, a plan discussed during their July 20 Village Board meeting. The contract went to Copenhaver Construction, the most affordable […]
Democracy Dies in Darkness A strong argument suggests that the policy in New York City potentially infringes upon the Fifth Amendment’s takings clause. On July 26, 2026, at 4:02 p.m. EDT, an image of an apartment building in the East Village was captured by Spencer Platt/Getty Images. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has advocated […]