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Housing affordability
Ripples from wildfires' property damage extend beyond Los Angeles market
by
Matt Levin
Jan 20, 2025
With inventory reduced and fire risk increased, both home prices and insurance rates could rise in Southern California.
"It's been a bad dream": What one Altadena renter is facing after her home burned
Claire Contreras, an elementary school teacher, reflects on the challenges of trying to find long-term places to stay after losing her home.
Unhoused Angelenos face limited support amid LA fires
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Jan 15, 2025
"Twin challenges" arise as Los Angeles continues to face massive wildfire destruction in a tight housing market.
Empty nesters own some prime real estate. And they don't seem very interested in leaving it.
Dec 10, 2024
There are more than 20 million households with at least two empty bedrooms, no kids, owned and occupied for more than a decade by people over 55.
A shift toward townhouses could address some of America's housing woes
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 12, 2024
Medium-density housing is cheaper than traditional homes and might be a better fit for today's American family, says columnist Heather Long.
Why housing inflation looks sticky
Sep 30, 2024
August's personal consumption expenditures index clocked in at 2.2%. That's down from July, but the housing category is one of the slowest to cool.
Apartment rents aren't rising as quickly anymore, but remain far higher than pre-pandemic
Sep 3, 2024
In New York the median rent for a one-bedroom just crossed $4,500, by one estimate.
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At the DNC, mayors underscore need for affordable housing
by
Nova Safo
Aug 20, 2024
"[Housing] is the leading issue that American mayors cite when talking about the big challenges facing their cities," said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther.
California governor pushes for homeless crackdown in wake of Supreme Court decision
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 19, 2024
Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness says Gov. Gavin Newsom's policy of clearing encampments could make things worse.
Why do mortgage rates move when the Fed keeps interest rates stable?
by
Henry Epp
Aug 8, 2024
The federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve, is just the first layer that goes into determining mortgage rates.