Mamdani Moves on Housing—but Relief Could Still Be 3 Years Away for NYC Renters
Zohran Mamdani is wasting no time. In his first week as New York City mayor, he’s already signed executive orders to launch two new task forces, one to unlock city-owned land for housing and the other to remove red tape that slows down production. He’s also announced public “rental ripoff” hearings
Home Values in the West Drop for 9th Straight Month—These Metros Saw Steepest Declines
“Go West, young man,” the old saying goes—and it’s far cheaper to do so than it once was. For nine months in a row, home values have declined in the West. In December, median list prices in the region were down 1.8% year over year, according to the Realtor.com® December 2025 Monthly Housing Trends
In California, a Working Fridge Wasn’t Always Guaranteed—a 2026 Law Changes That
Every city’s rental market has its own unique rite of passage for new residents. When I moved to Boston, it was surviving the dreaded Sept. 1 move-in chaos. When I moved to New York, it was finding an apartment at all. But in California, for many renters, it was lugging a refrigerator into their new
Mortgage Bonds Explained: What Trump’s Latest Proclamation Means for Homeowners
In a move aimed to “make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is directing the federal government to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, using cash reserves held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Homebuyers and homeowners are craving
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