Billionaire Candidate for California Governor Says Cities There ‘Do Not Want New Housing’
Billionaire Tom Steyer, one of the top contenders for governor of California, argued that the state's leading challenge is its lack of housing affordability, blaming local resistance to new development. Steyer made his remarks during Tuesday night's televised gubernatorial debate that saw seven cand
NYC Slumlords Hit With Record Penalty of $31 Million for Housing Violations
New York City officials today announced a $31 million penalty against two of the city’s “worst landlords.” “For years, tenants at Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers have been forced to live with vermin infestations, chronic elevator outages, and a lack of heat and hot water—while their landlor
Starting From Zero: Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Have No Emergency Fund—and Most of Them Are Women
Having an emergency fund is essential for renters and homeowners alike. Fortunately, a new survey by the Harris Poll for the AICPA for Financial Literacy Month found that 78% of adults have at least some money stashed away for living expenses. However, the amounts saved and who holds them varies gre
A Fantasy Author’s $6.5 Million Legacy: Feat of Craftsmanship Features Groin-Vaulted Library and Hidden Witch’s Hat Truss
World famous fantasy author Melissa McPhail was a celebrated master of building exciting worlds on the page—a skill that she extended to her extraordinary custom estate in Oregon, which is now set to be sold at auction, four years after the writer's tragic death. McPhail, who was best known for her
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