15 Secrets About House-Sitting from People Who Travel the Globe for Free

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Ahead of Presidential Debate. Mortgage Rates on June 26, 2024

Expect some volatility in mortgage rates this election season.

Three Considerations For Diving Into The Manufactured Home Lending Space

What do lenders need to know to thrive in this niche market?

In Less Than a Decade, You Won’t Be Able To Afford Rent in These Cities

According to RentCafe, the average cost of an 899-square-foot apartment is $1,713, but rental prices can vary immensely based on factors like unit type...

San Diego County expands rental subsidy program for older adults

Experts say adults over 55 are the fastest growing group of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego.

Keeping the Spirit of Maine’s Wild Blueberry Harvest Alive

In the far reaches of New England, an unusual convergence of farmworkers renews an ancient and increasingly threatened agricultural practice

'Impossibly unaffordable' housing markets include several US cities

These cities have 'impossibly unaffordable' housing, report finds While the U.S. is well-represented on the least-affordable list, Americans looking for more affordable housing options are in luck: Nine of the 10 most affordable cities are in the U.S. Across …

Populism can degrade democracy but is on the rise − here’s what causes this political movement and how it can be weakened

Economic insecurity is one factor that drives populism, a former politician from Hungary writes.

IMF response to Kenyan protests? Ask your government

Senior IMF official says the lender will not back down on the conditions it has imposed on Kenya.

'They aren’t living on the streets': Humphreys defends housing for some homeless families

Minister Heather Humphreys made the comments today during Leaders’ Questions.

Inside Paris 2024: How the Olympic village plans to redefine city living

Olympics 2024: The Olympic Village, housing athletes during the Games, will later become offices and residences for thousands, addressing Paris's housing crisis

Construction Boom: Built-For-Rent Homes Soar By 20% In Early 2024 With 18,000 New Units

A Small Group of Mortgage Lenders Survived Rate Hikes—Now They Face the Double-Edged Sword of A.I.

Two years of high rates have upended the mortgage ecosystem. A.I. is going to change it even more.

A 'transformational' increase in affordable housing in the Twin Cities as new projects break ground

Several new affordable apartment buildings are opening this year and next along with more emergency shelters for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.

Ministers defend affordable-housing efforts as homes in one scheme to cost up to €475,000

Prices for housing in affordable-housing schemes would be higher without Government intervention, says Donohoe

Godrej Capital to enter affordable home loan segment this year

Getting into the affordable segment is part of the company’s strategy to further homeownership, says its Managing Director Manish Shah

Godrej Capital to enter affordable home loan segment this year

Getting into the affordable segment is part of the company’s strategy to further homeownership, says its Managing Director Manish Shah

Millionaire Treasure Secretary Janet Yellen gives out-of-touch response to skyrocketing grocery prices

Millionaire Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeared out-of-touch when asked about inflation under President Joe Biden — insisting she goes to the grocery store "every week" — and isn't shocked by the skyrocketing prices.

Surge of growth in Chilliwack, B.C., as families seek a more affordable future beyond the big city

Some families are trading Metro Vancouver for a quieter, more affordable life in Chilliwack, which is seeing a surge in growth. That growth is causing local challenges, including higher property tax, increased traffic and land pressure as the demand for housi…

SBI raises Rs 10,000 cr via 15-year infrastructure bonds at 7.36% coupon

The coupon of 7.36 per cent represents a spread of 21 basis points (bps) over the corresponding government bond curve

Bowman, The Consequences of Bank Capital Reform

I would like to thank the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) for the invitation to speak to you today. 1 I appreciate the opportunity

Could the best-kept secret to homeownership reside in a 30-year-old federal program?

Family Self Sufficiency helps families save and buy their first home. Here’s how it works.

Construction Boom: Built-For-Rent Homes Soar By 20% In Early 2024 With 18,000 New Units

The American dream of homeownership may be shifting gears. Single-family homes built for rent are popping up across the country at record rates. This new...

Ramstad: Devean George's north Minneapolis factory will push boundaries in modular construction

George Modular isn't playing catch-up. It's moving the ball forward in home construction.

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Rising Seas Will Disrupt Millions of US lives by 2050, Study Finds

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Sea level rise driven by global heating will disrupt the daily life of millions of Americans, as hundreds of homes, schools and government bu…

Number of Mass. condo developments on Fannie Mae’s still secret blacklist triples

Agency won’t back loans for unsuspecting buyers and sellers of these properties. Rising master insurance premiums amid extreme weather is one of the factors at play.

NYC shuttered 80% of its Airbnbs in an attempt to make housing more affordable. All that's done so far is make hotels more expensive

Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Last year, New York City began enforcing its near-ban on short-term rentals, including Airbnbs. As of June 24, there are just 2,276 legal short-term rentals, according to the city government. City officials say the law aims to eas…

Push for LGBTQ+ housing gains traction in US

Cut through the politics, and there’s still progress being made to create supportive developments and preserve sites that played pivotal roles in the history of the gay rights movement.

NYC shuttered 80% of its Airbnbs in an attempt to make housing more affordable. All that's done so far is make hotels more expensive.

There were more than 22,000 short-term rentals listed in NYC last August. The number of legal listings has dropped precipitously.

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Biden administration awards US$85 million to ease affordable housing development

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the award of US$85 million in housing funds to 21 state and local governments for a new program aimed at helping them remove barriers to the development and preservation of more affordable housing un…

SBI raises Rs 10,000 cr via infrastructure bond issuance to fund projects

State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday raised Rs 10,000 crore through its fifth infrastructure bond issuance. The country's largest lender raised the funds at a coupon rate of 7.36 per cent. The issue attracted overwhelming response from investors with bids i…

Biden administration awards $85 million to ease affordable housing development

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen redirected $100 million from COVID-era investments to an affordable housing fund, supplementing the PRO Housing program. The grants aim to address housing barriers by providing financial support for affordable housing projec…

SBI raises Rs 10,000 cr via bonds to fund infra projects

​ State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday raised Rs 10,000 crore through its fifth infrastructure bond issuance. The country's largest lender raised the funds at a coupon rate of 7.36 per cent.

Biden administration awards $85 million to ease affordable housing development

Biden administration awards $85 million to ease affordable housing development

SBI raises Rs 10,000-cr via long term bonds

State Bank of India announced that it has raised Rs 10,000 crore through issuance of fifth senior unsecured long term infrastructure bond with a coupon rate of 7.36% p.a.

Rental housing, renovictions key items on the table at Toronto city council

Toronto city council is expected to discuss and debate rental housing and renovictions, management of a public square downtown and plans for the Port Lands at its meeting starting on Wednesday.

How climate change concerns affect voters

The effects of climate change have become far more noticeable in recent years, with abnormally high temperatures recorded across the world. Maria Cotofan, Karlygash Kuralbayeva and Konstantinos Matakos examine how spikes in temperature influence political beh…

SBI raises ₹10,000 crore through infra bonds

SBI raises ₹10,000 crore at 7.36% coupon rate for infrastructure bonds, oversubscribed by four times, attracting diverse investors.

Budget 2024: Expectations for tax sops under old regime run high

Tax experts say tax sops such as standard deduction, deduction limits under section 80C, need to be relooked in light of inflation

State Bank of India raises Rs 10,000 cr via infrastructure bond issuance

State Bank of India raised Rs. 10,000 crores today at a coupon rate of 7.36% through its fifth infrastructure bond issuance.

Displaced yet again, southern Lebanese decry lack of state support

Displaced yet again, southern Lebanese decry lack of state support

China Construction Industry Report 2024 - Construction Industry in China is Forecast to Grow from CNY 9,137 Billion in 2024, to Reach CNY 11,612.3 Billion by 2028

Dublin, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "China Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume (area and units), Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The construction industry in C…

France Construction Industry Databook 2024 - Construction Output in France is Forecast to Reach EUR 178.73 Billion by 2028, Recording a CAGR of 2.6% During 2024-2028

Dublin, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "France Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume (area and units), Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The construction industry in …

Biden, Trump, and the issue no one wants to talk about

Housing policy is largely left to local governments. But as prices have skyrocketed, there are levers the federal government can pull to make homes more affordable and spur new development.

Montreal tenant finally agrees to move after 5-year fight with real estate giant

Montreal tenant Carla White, after battling one of the city’s largest real estate developers for five years, has finally agreed to move out of her longtime apartment on Ste-Catherine Street.

How inflation took a bite out of workers' wages as they rose over the past decade

Analysis by CBC News shows that inflation in Canada cut workers' wages in 2021 and 2022, but there were signs of recovery in 2023.

American Singapore(s): Competent city governance hiding in plain sight

Everyone talks about Singapore as an effective (but some say cold) governance model. Many people wish that American cities and towns could follow Singapore's example. However, the ingredients of its success can already be found throughout America. With plenty…

World News in Brief: UN expert welcomes Assange release, more ICC warrants issued over Ukraine, Human Rights Council updates

The release of Julian Assange "is a very good outcome" to the long-running case, the UN independent expert on torture said on Tuesday after reports that the WikiLeaks founder had struck a plea deal with the United States.

Affordable housing suffering; luxury continues to show bumper sales: Gulam Zia

Commercial real estate also is doing phenomenally well. If I have to give a few numbers, the last quarter and we saw almost about 14 to 15 million square feet of gross absorption of office space in the country, the top seven-eight markets that we always talk …

Residential real estate at a 15-yr high; commercial may see best ever year: Anuj Puri

​Clearly within the residential, we are seeing luxury doing exceptionally well, affordable unfortunately not doing as well and there is not that much supply that is coming in. But cities like MMR, Mumbai, Bangalore, NCR really leading the pack.

Head to Head Comparison: Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) and Hilltop (NYSE:HTH)

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC – Get Free Report) and Hilltop (NYSE:HTH – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutio…

Dublin ‘affordable’ purchase permutations call purpose of scheme into question

Oscar Traynor Road prices highlight dysfunctional market with high earners in line for State supports

Two simple truths have been forgotten in the rush to write Sinn Féin off

Local elections are about local issues. In the next election, housing will continue to be the defining issue

My friend has done everything right but soon they will be homeless

When we emigrants speak critically of home, we are often met with a defensive tone

Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history

It was once half of the Stonewall Inn, the dive bar where a police raid exploded into a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ rights movement

Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history

The visitor center aims to tell the Stonewall story in more depth than the monument itself, which centers on a tiny park that features historical photographs but limited interpretive information.

Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history

It was half of the Stonewall Inn, the gay dive bar where a 1969 police raid became a landmark moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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[QLD] First Home Owner Grant Increased to $30,000 (was $15,000) @ QLD Government

Cost of Living for Queensland first home buyers statement From Queensland Government FB page: Thinking about buying or building your first home? Good news! We have doubled our First Home Owner Grant from $15,000 to $30,000! This grant provides first-t…

Increasingly Unpopular Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Suffers Shocking Defeat as ‘Fortress Toronto’ Votes for a Conservative MP for the First Time in 31 Years

All around the world, a conservative wave has been sweeping through these 2024 elections – and it seems Canada is being primed to be the next example. Embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just suffered a shocking defeat in the liberal stronghold nickna…

Increasingly Unpopular Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Suffers Shocking Defeat as ‘Fortress Toronto’ Votes for a Conservative MP for the First Time in 31 Years

All around the world, a conservative wave has been sweeping through these 2024 elections – and it seems Canada is being primed to be the next example. Embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just suffered a shocking defeat in the liberal stronghold nickna…

Affordable housing, recovery residence breaks ground in Plainfield

The Legacy Recovery House will feature affordable housing for women recovering from substance abuse disorder. Moms will be able to stay there with their children during their recovery.

Jamaal Bowman Loses Seat in Face of Pro-Israel Lobby Spending Spree

Progressive Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been ousted from his New York Congressional seat after a contentious primary soaked in special interest money.

Share Market Highlights 26 June 2024: Sensex-Nifty hit all-time high as trading session closes in green ; Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Ultratech Cement, Grasim among top gainers

Sensex, Nifty updates on 26 June 2024: Indian benchmark indices reached fresh record highs on Wednesday, driven by gains in banking and media stocks. Sensex closed at 78,572.43, up 518.91 points and Nifty 120.60 points high closing at 23,868.80 after the clos…

Solano County Supervisors Want To Know More About California Forever Before It’s on the Ballot

If voters approve the proposed new city in November, it would initially add some 50,000 new residents on what is now exurban farmland, growing to some 400,000 over the next several decades.

Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson

A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.

Mayor Frey, state legislators flaunt new law designed to end 2040 Plan lawsuit

While city successfully lobbied for law to exempt municipal comprehensive plans from such challenges, citizens' lawsuit seeking to force Minneapolis to conduct environmental study on its 2040 Plan continues for now.

Home Forward and City of Portland Unveil 206 New Affordable Apartments in Southeast Portland

The Hazel Ying Lee apartment complex sits at the site of a former strip club on Powell Boulevard. It's the largest new construction project funded by the Portland Housing Bond. by Courtney Vaughn A decade ago, the Safari Showclub operated as a strip…

Analysis Shows Climate-Fueled Flooding Threatens Millions in US

As Americans endure extreme heat and wildfires exacerbated by fossil fuel-driven climate change, an analysis revealed Tuesday that rising seas threaten infrastructure critical for millions of people in hundreds of U.S. communities.The Union of Concerned Scien…

Los Angeles’ best new residential designs selected for 2024 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards

The time has come once again for the annual AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards to recognize the best new residential designs in a city whose prosperous character is historically defined by a wealth of private homes and contingent on the continued innovati…

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L.A. County voters to decide sales tax hike for homeless services

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to let voters decide on a potential sales tax hike to fund affordable housing and homeless services. According to the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions & Prevention Now initiati…

California Shelves Repeal of 1950 Housing Law That Stoked Racial Tension

Article 34, which requires a public vote for new public housing, has limited affordable housing construction for decades and has long been criticized as discriminatory.

Biden Admin Housing Measures Could Add More Gasoline To Housing Shortage Fire, Experts Say

The Biden administration announced on Monday new measures that could exacerbate housing shortages in the U.S., experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Georgia Power expands program that discounts bills for customers with limited incomes

Georgia Power has expanded a program that benefits customers with limited incomes and financial resources.

Ex-NFLer Jonathan Vilma proposes 102-unit affordable housing project on Palm Beach County church site

Super Bowl winner Jonathan Vilma proposes a 102-unit affordable housing project on a church site in Palm Beach County, marking continued redevelopment of South Florida’s religious properties.  Vilma, who also is a former University of Miami football star, par…

New apartments in Rochester to help with mental health and substance abuse recovery

What was once a long-time vacant warehouse in Rochester's Susan B. Anthony neighborhood is now a 123-unit apartment building designed to help those looking for

Treasury Secretary promotes Biden housing, economic development policies in Minnesota visit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen touted investments in affordable housing and community development on a visit to Minnesota this week, promoting the...

Breitbart Business Digest: Fed's Bowman Sees No Cuts This Year, Warns of Possible Rate Hike

The biggest underpriced risk in the market is still a hike from the Federal Reserve. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Fed’s Bowman Sees No Cuts This Year, Warns of Possible Rate Hike appeared first on Breitbart.

Goochland School Board chair's defamation lawsuit dismissed

A Goochland Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit a Goochland School Board member filed against her colleagues.

Quinlan Development Group Seals $56M Refi for Brooklyn Multifamily Building

Quinlan Development Group just closed a $56 million refinance for its multifamily property at 230 Classon Avenue in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood, Commercial Observer can first report.  QuadReal provided the fixed-rate senior loan, while Cushman & Wake…

New City Survey Says 63 Percent of Residents Feel Dallas Is a Good Place to Live

Last year, Dallas’ customer satisfaction survey results came just as city staffers were mapping out what would be a $1.25 billion bond package. This year, the city’s survey was released days before the Council is set to vote on placing 15 amendments to its ch…

Melwood files site plan for affordable housing project in Aurora Highlands

Melwood has formally submitted a site plan application for a 105-unit affordable housing project near Crystal City. New renderings depict a five-story building with an 18,000-square-foot footprint at 750 23rd Street S., Melwood's facility in Aurora Highlands,…

Slashing Bay Area Homelessness Would Cost $9.5 Billion, Report Says

A roadmap to reduce homelessness in the Bay Area by 75% in five years calls for coordination, accountability and a lot of money, with an emphasis on prevention.

Raanan Katz plans 1,050-unit project at Miami Sears, amid surge of Live Local Act proposals

RK Centers plans a 1,050-unit Live Local Act complex on the site of a Sears in Miami, amid an outpouring of project proposals under the state’s affordable housing legislation.  The firm, founded and led by Miami Heat minority owner Raanan Katz, wants to build…

Mayoral forum tackles key issues: RPS funding, affordable housing and gun violence

Prospective mayoral candidates came together Monday night to discuss key Richmond issues at the first candidate forum of the 2024 election season.

Financing secured for long-anticipated workforce housing on former Golden Gate golf course

After many hurdles, a workforce housing project is moving ahead at the former Golden Gate golf course, owned by Collier County.

The wicked problem plaguing the world's most beautiful places might have a solution.

Could a cap-and-trade system help address the chronic housing shortages in popular tourist destinations around Australia?

What Voters Really Want for Immigration and Public Safety Reform

When it comes to immigration and public safety, Republican and Democratic platforms have become virtually indistinguishable. Both sides are espousing a narrative that calls for harsher policies, more enforcement, and increased incarceration. Candidates have b…

5 Most Expensive Southern Cities With High Crime Rates

The southern part of the United States is known for a lot of things that make it a desirable location to live -- many of the states enjoy nice weather, a...

Triangle Blog Blog aims for a sweet spot between local news and progressive politics

When I type “local news Carrboro” into Google in early June, at first glance, there seems to be an abundance of solid resources I can consult about the latest happenings in the small North Carolina town. At the top, there’s the radio station and website Chape…

RV residents in central Vancouver Island fear bylaw changes could force them to move every 6 months

Hundreds of people have signed a petition asking the Regional District of Nanaimo to not enforce bylaws that would see RV owners having to move from parking spots every six months.

6 big reasons to choose a home equity loan over a personal loan right now

Personal loans are a good option in today's rate climate, but home equity loans may make more sense for borrowers.

Nicholas Kristof Could Not Be More Wrong About the West Coast

Oregon, be glad this guy isn't your governor. by Charles Mudede What Nicholas Kristof's recent article, "What Have We Liberals Done to the West Coast?," makes too apparent is that Oregon must thank the stars (its supreme court) for disqualifying Kri…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announces $100M affordable housing fund

Not a single state in the country has enough affordable housing to meet the needs of low-income renters, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in Minneapolis on Monday. Yellen, meeting with politicians and business leaders Monday and Tuesday, announced a …

Jeremy Corbyn heading for election defeat in Islington North, poll shows

Survation poll, commissioned by Corbyn supporters, shows Labour candidate Praful Nargund on 43% and the former leader, standing as an independen in the seat on 29%

Gov. Gavin Newsom defends California's progressive values in State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has used his State of the State address to defend California's progressive values ahead of a pivotal presidential debate