Housing

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    Manhattan’s housing crisis has gotten worse, report finds

    The New York City borough hit a vacancy rate of just over 2%. City officials hope new policies, projects and suggestions from residents could help turn things around.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Addressing housing, climate change and AI in an unpredictable year

    Community leaders described their efforts to tackle those and other key issues at the annual National League of Cities' City Summit in November.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    HUD probes Boston over housing discrimination

    The agency claims the city is discriminating against White residents via its equity and inclusion efforts in its housing strategy. The mayor's office called the probe an "unhinged attack” from Washington.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2025
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    How do cities accelerate housing? Partnerships, land buying and zoning, experts say

    Cities must be intentional about housing, a National League of Cities panel said.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    House introduces bipartisan housing legislation

    Lawmakers said they will work in 2026 to advance the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which builds on a recent Senate bill and similarly aims to facilitate new development.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 18, 2025
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    San Francisco’s new zoning opens the door for more housing — but it might bring less than expected

    The city needs a plan for 82,000 additional housing units by 2031 to meet state mandates. A study predicted the new zoning will lead to only 14,600.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Bellevue, Washington, wants faster permitting. Can AI help?

    As the housing crisis rages on, cities are testing artificial intelligence to improve permitting processes.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Bipartisan housing package left out of new defense bill

    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle nonetheless indicated support for the ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to boost supply by simplifying regulations.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 11, 2025
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    How AI is impacting homebuying

    A U.S. Government Accountability Office report shows the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to artificial intelligence’s growing influence in how people purchase homes.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Massachusetts lost its ‘middle’ housing. This study has 6 tips for getting it back.

    After an in-depth look at the dearth of middle housing types in the state, the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies published recommendations for revitalizing the affordable housing options.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Greystar to pay FTC, Colorado $24M to settle rental fee suit

    Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson has directed the agency to develop a rule to address unfair or deceptive fees in rental housing.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 4, 2025
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    150 cities tested guaranteed income. Here’s what worked — and what didn’t.

    Direct cash payments effectively addressed housing, food and mental health needs, but administrators are grappling with questions about employment outcomes and program sustainability.

    By Danielle McLean • Dec. 4, 2025
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    HUD withdraws homelessness grant opportunity ahead of court hearing

    The department said it still plans to change the Continuum of Care program, but future changes will be “well in advance” of the next funding deadline.

    By • Updated Dec. 15, 2025
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    Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could accelerate housing, advocates say

    A new WOTUS definition proposed by the EPA would give builders relief from federal permitting delays, but environmental groups warn it could leave cities more exposed to flood and water quality risks.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    RealPage settles rent price-fixing suit with DOJ

    The algorithmic pricing software provider has agreed to limit data collection and cooperate with the agency’s lawsuits against property management companies but admits no wrongdoing.

    By Julie Strupp • Nov. 26, 2025
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    9 states reach $7M settlement with Greystar in rent-setting lawsuit

    The apartment giant will pay $7 million to the participating states and agree to strict new limits on its use of algorithmic pricing and data-sharing platforms.

    By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 24, 2025
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    New Orleans’ housing market is stagnating. Affordability mandates are holding it back, a study says.

    The city requires 10% of units in new residential developments to be affordable.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    HUD is back online — and is making cuts to its homelessness program

    Housing and rental assistance programs are returning after the federal government shutdown, but funding for permanent housing is getting the ax.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Rents continue to slip in October, report finds

    Economic uncertainty is cracking consumer confidence, and multifamily operators are responding with concessions, according to a new Yardi Matrix report.

    By Julie Strupp • Nov. 14, 2025
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    AI came to San Francisco. A ‘homebuying boom’ followed.

    Homes are being scooped up as high-paying AI jobs flood the city — but a lack of supply looms, a Redfin analysis shows.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    As ICE raids rage on, Chicago is faced with a question: Should evictions be paused?

    Tenant advocates are asking the city for relief reminiscent of the pandemic era as “Operation Midway Blitz” upends daily life for many.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Baltimore, eyeing a ‘renaissance,’ passes a slew of housing reforms

    The city is reducing red tape for development by eliminating parking minimums and allowing single staircases in certain buildings.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    How 8 housing-related proposals fared in November’s elections

    Ballot measures in Colorado, Montana, New York and Washington saw mixed results on Nov. 4.

    By Julie Strupp • Nov. 6, 2025
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    San Jose, California, will clear homeless encampments on state land within the city

    As many as 22 cities have formed agreements with the California Department of Transportation to clear homeless encampments on state rights-of-way.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    4 housing measures on the ballot in New York City

    Voters weigh in tomorrow on measures aimed at fast-tracking affordable housing development.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025