#affordability

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#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap

Homeownership is becoming less affordable for most Americans due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homeownership Falls to Its Lowest Level in 5 Years-and One Age Group Is Hit the Hardest

Homeownership in the U.S. is at its lowest level since pre-pandemic, with 65.1% of Americans owning a home.
Atlanta Braves
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Georgia Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home

Georgia offers hopeful prospects for homebuyers with a balance of median income and home pricing.
Despite challenges in the housing market, Georgia remains one of the few states with affordable homeownership options.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

A New York Starter Home Doesn't Require A Big City Salary, If You Know Where To Look

Navigating New York's real estate market for first-time homebuyers is challenging but achievable with proper understanding and strategies.
Atlanta Braves
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Georgia Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home

Georgia's housing market remains accessible for middle-class families amid national affordability crises.
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap

Homeownership is becoming less affordable for most Americans due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homeownership Falls to Its Lowest Level in 5 Years-and One Age Group Is Hit the Hardest

Homeownership in the U.S. is at its lowest level since pre-pandemic, with 65.1% of Americans owning a home.
Atlanta Braves
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Georgia Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home

Georgia offers hopeful prospects for homebuyers with a balance of median income and home pricing.
Despite challenges in the housing market, Georgia remains one of the few states with affordable homeownership options.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

A New York Starter Home Doesn't Require A Big City Salary, If You Know Where To Look

Navigating New York's real estate market for first-time homebuyers is challenging but achievable with proper understanding and strategies.
Atlanta Braves
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Georgia Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home

Georgia's housing market remains accessible for middle-class families amid national affordability crises.
#zohran-mamdani
NYC politics
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

NYC Progressive Zohran Mamdani Notches National Sunrise Movement's First-Ever Mayoral Endorsement | Common Dreams

The Sunrise Movement endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, emphasizing his commitment to combating climate change and advocating for working-class communities.
NYC politics
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

NYC Progressive Zohran Mamdani Notches National Sunrise Movement's First-Ever Mayoral Endorsement | Common Dreams

The Sunrise Movement endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, emphasizing his commitment to combating climate change and advocating for working-class communities.
#community-development
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Planning Commissioners and public weigh in on West Campus zoning updates with support... and some reservations - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Planning Commissioners and public weigh in on West Campus zoning updates with support... and some reservations - Austin Monitor

#legislation
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Million-dollar condos drive the Miami market. What about the rest? Take a look

Sales of high-end condos are rising, but overall condo sales are declining due to financing issues and rising costs.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 days ago

Controversial Housing-Near-Transit Bill Advances to Next Stop in Legislature | KQED

California's SB 79 aims to allow more multi-unit housing near transit, amidst affordability concerns and opposition regarding local control.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Million-dollar condos drive the Miami market. What about the rest? Take a look

Sales of high-end condos are rising, but overall condo sales are declining due to financing issues and rising costs.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 days ago

Controversial Housing-Near-Transit Bill Advances to Next Stop in Legislature | KQED

California's SB 79 aims to allow more multi-unit housing near transit, amidst affordability concerns and opposition regarding local control.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

First-time homebuyers account for record share of agency lending

First-time buyers, especially Gen Z, dominate the housing market despite affordability challenges, achieving record mortgage shares.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Zillow: Housing market to see first annual U.S. home price drop since 2011

Zillow forecasts a 0.9% decline in U.S. home prices between April 2025 and April 2026, with affordability issues impacting the market.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Affording a home on Staten Island: Spike in property values outpacing rise in income

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California's Middle-Class Homebuyers Discover New Affordable Housing Opportunities In These Hotspots

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

First-time homebuyers account for record share of agency lending

First-time buyers, especially Gen Z, dominate the housing market despite affordability challenges, achieving record mortgage shares.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Zillow: Housing market to see first annual U.S. home price drop since 2011

Zillow forecasts a 0.9% decline in U.S. home prices between April 2025 and April 2026, with affordability issues impacting the market.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Affording a home on Staten Island: Spike in property values outpacing rise in income

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California's Middle-Class Homebuyers Discover New Affordable Housing Opportunities In These Hotspots

fromTasting Table
4 days ago

10 Best Red Wines To Buy From Walmart, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

A YouGov survey in 2024 revealed that 58% of American adults typically spend $20 or less on a bottle of wine, indicating strong price sensitivity.
Wine
#electric-vehicles
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

This company wants its $20K EV to generate buzz and sales. Will there be enough stations to charge them?

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla | TechCrunch

Cars
fromInsideEVs
5 days ago

You Should Be Afraid Of The BYD Seagull

Affordable EVs like the BYD Seagull challenge Western automakers' dominance and highlight accessibility issues in the electric vehicle market.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

This company wants its $20K EV to generate buzz and sales. Will there be enough stations to charge them?

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla | TechCrunch

fromTasting Table
5 days ago

15 Best Aldi Wine And Cheese Pairings - Tasting Table

"Our main goal when curating the cheese offerings at Aldi is to give shoppers the opportunity to experience new flavors without breaking the bank."
Wine
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

Downtown San Jose Welcomes Sumi Sushi - Affordable Japanese Cuisine

Sumi Sushi’s commitment to affordability without compromising on quality is a standout feature, promising a variety of traditional Japanese dishes designed to be accessible to everyone.
Silicon Valley food
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Discounted kosher food just a delivery away: Miami co-op expands to Broward & Palm Beach counties

"The new name reflects our mission to service well beyond the Miami area and to be helping families of all different income brackets," spokesman Ben Feferman said.
Miami food
#cost-of-living
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Despite political promises, Californians are stressed about their finances

California lawmakers are focused on affordability due to rising living costs as voters express growing pessimism about their financial future.
SF real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Is the No. 1 Place to Live in the U.S. for Affordability and Cost of Living

Laredo, Texas is named the most affordable U.S. city to live in 2025 with reasonable living costs and salary requirements.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

West Wind Drive-In theaters in San Jose and Concord offer a nostalgic drive-in movie experience at affordable prices, promoting a safe and socially-distanced way to enjoy films.
San Francisco
fromgizmodo.com
2 weeks ago

Amazon's Best-Selling 15-Inch Portable Monitor Is Almost Free, USB-C and HDMI Ports Onboard

The MNN Portable Monitor is priced at $61 and features full HD visuals, IPS panel for color accuracy, and a lightweight design, making it a perfect secondary screen.
Gadgets
#technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Why Are Some Business Owners Ditching OpenAI for This Less Expensive Tool? | Entrepreneur

1min.AI offers small businesses access to enterprise-level AI tools at an affordable price.
fromFoodie in Barcelona
7 months ago

Glug, European, Eixample - Foodie in Barcelona

The croqueta at Glug is a tennis ball sized and filled with macaroni, brilliantly merging playful cheek with culinary creativity.
Madrid food
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Don't let the economy ruin your summer

"People are tired of being nickel-and-dimed when it comes to certain situations. I think when you pay for something that's already bundled, it just feels better."
Fashion & style
#housing
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul's affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul's affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight | amNewYork

#skincare
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
SF food

From Beauty To Fashion To Home, These 47 Cheaper Versions Of Expensive Products Deserve Your Undivided Attention

fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
SF food

From Beauty To Fashion To Home, These 47 Cheaper Versions Of Expensive Products Deserve Your Undivided Attention

NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

NAR: Home prices are up in 83% of metros

Home prices are hitting record highs across metro markets, with the Northeast leading in growth.
Affordability for homebuyers remains a significant concern despite slight improvements.
#expat-life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

A Gen Xer left California to start a business in a retiree hot spot in Mexico. His only regret is that he didn't do it sooner.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

A Gen Xer left California to start a business in a retiree hot spot in Mexico. His only regret is that he didn't do it sooner.

fromTasting Table
1 month ago

There's A Good Reason Canned Foods Are So Cheap - Tasting Table

Canned food's affordable nature often leads to mixed opinions; it aids those in need but sometimes carries a stigma of low quality and nutrition.
SF food
#housing-crisis
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Tent encampments on the rise in Toronto, appearing in places not seen before: city | CBC News

fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
1 month ago
European startups

Can construction robots solve Europe's housing crisis?

Automation in construction is proposed as a solution to the growing housing crisis in Europe.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Planning hearing on upzoning shows the two worlds of housing advocates - 48 hills

San Francisco's housing crisis highlights a divide in perspectives on market solutions versus community impacts.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Tent encampments on the rise in Toronto, appearing in places not seen before: city | CBC News

The rise in tent encampments in Toronto reflects a deepening housing affordability crisis.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fires, tariffs and high interest rates: L.A. housing construction plunged at start of year

Housing construction in Los Angeles dropped nearly 57% in Q1 2025, exacerbating the city's affordability crisis.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Planning hearing on upzoning shows the two worlds of housing advocates - 48 hills

Renovation
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

How a small Bay Harbor condo met Florida's tough rules. And kept costs down doing it

The Golden Key Condominiums have successfully navigated post-Surfside regulations while maintaining affordability for owners.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Is $2,800 a Smart Mortgage Payment When I Take Home $5,200 Monthly?

One Redditor is going through this process right now and is trying to determine whether a home and mortgage are too expensive based on their current income.
Retirement
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This ultraportable Windows laptop raised the bar for the MacBook Air (and everything else)

Asus Zenbook A14 expertly balances performance, affordability, and aesthetic appeal, making it an attractive choice for consumers.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Sick of Disney price hikes? There's a park where it's 1990 again

It felt like stepping back to a simpler time in theme park history, where the experience was more about enjoyment than constantly spending more.
Travel
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

I found the Bay Area's most affordable tasting menu. It's $39.

Mama Oakland offers an affordable tasting menu, becoming a popular choice for diners in a time of economic uncertainty.
Chicago
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

It's the Midwest's time to shine: Baby boomers explain why the left the Sunbelt and moved back north

Domestic migration to the Sunbelt is slowing, with the Midwest gaining appeal due to affordability and climate conditions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This unassuming Midwestern city is the most affordable for renters

In the most affordable cities for renters, the median cost of rent is as low as 15% of the median income, compared to more than 33% in the most expensive cities.
NYC real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland's 'party restaurant' reinvents itself as affordable, family-oriented dining

While whiffs of Daytrip's wild child days remain - a few disco balls still glitter about the space - the new concept aims to deliver 'an awesome place to go often and take kids and have it be loud, family-oriented and affordable.'
Dining
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