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Virginia's Fort Pickett Houses Afghan Refugees As Part Of Their Resettlement

Better Military Housing Could Address Recruitment Crisis: GOP

The military has struggled to meet its recruiting goals, falling short of 15,000 soldiers in 2022. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-VA, on Wednesday, said she believes providing better housing for members of the U.S. military could help address the current recruitment crisis.

Inflation And Tight Housing Market Push Australians Into Rental Crisis

Baltimore City Council Advances Inclusionary Housing Bill

If passed, the bill would require residential building with 20 or more units to set aside 10% of their rental units for residents earning 60% or less of the area's median income.

Brooklyn Celebrates Grand Opening of 49 Affordable Housing Units on Top of Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library's affordable housing units are the first of their kind in the city. The city of Brooklyn on Wednesday morning celebrated the grand opening of the long-awaited Brooklyn Public Library, which houses affordable housing on top of the building.

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Los Angeles Landlords Can Increase Rent by up to 6% In 2024: City Council

The LA City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of allowing landlords to increase their rent up to 6% starting Feb. 1, 2024.
By D. Ong
Mortgage Rates See Huge Drop for 30-Year Term; 15-Year Term Holds Steady

The average rate on 30-year mortgage terms fell to 7.875% Tuesday due to a sharp bond market rally. The average rate on 30-year mortgage terms fell 18 basis points Tuesday, putting the fixed rate mortgage at 7.
By D. Ong
Four Bay Area Realtors Charged in $55M Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Four real estate professionals in the Bay Area were charged in connection to a fraud scheme that ran between May 2019 and August 2023.
By D. Ong
Don Jr. Praises Dad's Real Estate Portfolio in New York Civil Fraud Trail

Don Jr. called his father an "artist with real estate" during his testimn Donald Jr. , son of former President Donald Trump, on Monday called his father an "artist with real estate" during his testimony at the New York civil fraud trial.
By D. Ong
How Much Do You Need To Buy a Home in the United States?

As of August 2023, the average house cost in the United States hit $420,000, which means buyers must earn a six-figure income to afford a median-priced home.
By D. Ong
Robin Williams' San Francisco Home for Sale: Price, Features and Everything You Need To Know

The 10,598-square-foot San Francisco mansion of late comedian Robin Williams has recently hit the market for $25 million.
By D. Ong
Katy Perry Montecito Mansion: What You Need To Know About Pop Artist’s $15M Property, Years-Long Battle

The legal battle for Katy Perry's $15 million mansion began in August 2020 when an entrepreneur attempted to rescind the sales contract.
By D. Ong
Residents of a Chicago Mobile Home Park To Lose Water Access Days Before Thanksgiving

Residents at the Forest View mobile home park may lose water access next week after management failed to pay nearly $900,000 in water bills.
By D. Ong
Durham Apartment Fire Leaves Dozens Homeless

An apartment fire in the city of Durham in North Carolina has displaced nearly 40 residents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
By D. Ong
US Home Prices on the Rise: Here's Where Houses Are the Priciest

Despite a recent downturn, research firms specializing in real estate forecasts anticipate that US home prices will continue to rise in 2024.
By Christian Quiroz