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Housing market

View of San Jose cityscape surrounded by hills

Billionaire John Sobrato Is Leasing His Land for $1 to Tackle Homelessness

The real estate mogul is lending two acres of land for an interim housing project.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
John and Jenica Paulson dressed up for event, posing for camera

Investor John Paulson Seeks to Dismiss His Wife’s Billion Dollar Lawsuit Over Secret Trusts

John Paulson, who made his fortune betting against the housing crisis, is embroiled in a lawsuit with his wife over allegedly hiding away billions of dollars in trusts.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Letitia James giving a speech.

Roomster Sued by Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Trade Commission for Alleged $27 Million Scam

The apartment listings service Roomster and its company executives were hit with a lawsuit from the FTC and six states over fraudulent listings and reviews.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities leaders following a meeting.

Council Members Seek Greater Language Access in Large Housing Developments

By Madina Toure
A homeless man on Eighth Avenue in New York City.

What’s Our Obligation to the Homeless?

By Bradley Tusk
Rasa Jukneviciene.

Ex-Lithuanian Defense Minister Under Fire for Racist Remarks in Washington

By Mikhail Klikushin
We’re approaching a period of stagflation and decreased GDP, which is largely thanks to restrictive regulations.

The Economy Needs Fewer, Better Fintech Regulations

By Dusty Wunderlich
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: New York City Public Advocate Letitia James speaks after a grand jury decided not to indict New York Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in Eric Garner's death, on December 3, 2014 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Garner died after being placed in a chokehold by Pantaleo in July. The altercation was captured in a widely viewed video. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Letitia James Calls on Albany to ‘Step Up’ and Help the City Fight Homelessness 

By Madina Toure
A man exhales smoke whilst smoking a cigarette on World No Tobacco Day.

New York City Law Will Hike the Price of Cigarettes to $13 a Pack

By Madina Toure
Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.

‘Big Talk, Very Little Action’—De Blasio Not Sold on Cuomo’s Plan for Brooklyn

By Madina Toure
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor Bill de Blasio announce a budget agreement.

NYC Council Members Worry Trump Could Jeopardize Taxpayer-Subsidized Lawyers for the Poor

By Madina Toure
A homeless man's sign rests on the street on December 21, 2015 in New York City.

De Blasio’s Homelessness Plan Will Cut the Record-High Shelter Population By Just Four Percent

By Will Bredderman
Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a press conference.

Cuomo, Ex-HUD Head, Urges Carson to Adopt HIs ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy on Fair Housing

By Madina Toure
Airbnb says it wants to cooperate with New York State.

Airbnb: We Will Work With New York to Protect Affordable Housing

By Josh Meltzer
Former Mayor David Dinkins, left, and Human Resources Administration Commissioner Steve Banks, right, chat after Banks' speech at the New York Law School.

As Shelter Population Smashes Records, City Czar Says He’s Tuning Out the ‘Noise’

By Madina Toure
Republican president-elect Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to the crowd during his acceptance speech at his election night event in New York.

Donald Trump Could Leave NYC $7 Billion in the Lurch, Comptroller Warns

By Madina Toure
Elected officials from Queens protested at City Hall over what they believe is Mayor Bill de Blasio's failed policy for addressing the city's homelessness crisis.

Queens Pols Blast Mayor’s ‘Failed Policies’ to Tackle Homelessness

By Madina Toure
The Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town apartment complex is seen from Waterside Plaza October 19, 2006 in New York City.

End the NIMBY Veto of Affordable Housing

By The Editors
Sorry, we’re full!

Why I’m Resigning From the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission

By Kate Vershov Downing
Welcome to housing court in New York City, where lady justice is blind

I AirBnbed My New York Apartment, and Now I’m Losing the Home I Owned

By Bill Dawes
247 Hancock Street still wants $6 million.

Sad Bed-Stuy Mansion Can’t Get Anyone to Buy It for $6M

By Kim Velsey
Eric Fischer has uncovered decades of data on SF housing prices.

A Guy Just Transcribed 30 Years of For-Rent Ads

By Michael Andersen
The L Train at Union Square

Afternoon Bulletin: L Train Shutdown Might Stretch to Manhattan and More

By Felipe De La Hoz
Michele Wucker.

Into the Wild: This Author Can Help Your Company Avoid the Elephant in the Room

By Parker Richards
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