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UK Science Minister Quits as He Could Not Afford Mortgage on a $150,000 Salary

Democratic Senators Call on Fed Chair Powell To Cut Interest Rates Amid Housing Affordability Crisis

China Evergrande Ordered To Liquidate Amid a Debt of $300 Billion
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?

Here's a quick guide on homeowners association (HOA), what it does, and what fees homeowners can expect. 
How Are Real Estate Taxes Different From Property Taxes?
Real estate taxes are often also used by homeowners to refer to property taxes. However, these terms are not interchangeable. Here's a guide on the differences between real estate and property taxes. 
Judge Bans All Home Renovations in Beverly Hills Over Lack of Affordable Housing
The city of Beverly Hills is now prohibited from issuing new building permits for residential renovations, commercial developments, and any other construction project. 
Woman Brutally Stabbed in Brooklyn Sues New York Housing Authority for Negligence
A 2022 audit found that 90% of the NYCHA building's locks were broken. A Brooklyn woman who was brutally stabbed more than 10 times by a career criminal has filed a negligence complaint against the New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) for allegedly failing to keep the entrance to one of its buildings locked. 
Ohio Pastor Sues City After He Was Charged For Opening Church to House Homeless People
The city charged the pastor with 18 counts of violating zone ordinance, lacking a proepr kitchen, and improper ventilation. 
Rents Fell for Third Straight Month as Supply Increases: Report
The national median rent price fell to $1,964 in December 2023 after it peaked at $2,054 in August 2022. 
5 Important Things To Know Before Buying an Unfinished Home
Unfinished homes can be an exciting investment, but they can come with challenges and considerations. Here are some of the important things to know before investing in an unfinished home. 5 Common Problems Home Sellers Try To Hide
If you're planning on buying a home soon, here are some common problems home sellers may try to hide during the sales process. 
Mortgage Rates Climb To Highest Level in Six Weeks, Experts Remain Hopeful for Declines Through 2024
Mortgage rates for the 30-year term rose to 6.69% this week, up 0.09 points from the week prior. The average mortgage rate for the 30-year fixed term climbed higher this week, marking the highest level recorded in six weeks. 
Rent in the US Is Now Less Affordable Than Ever, Especially for the Middle Class: Report
At least 22.4 million renter households are now spending 30% of their income on rent and utlities. Rental prices in the United States are now less affordable than ever, with financial strain rising the fastest among middle-class earners, according to a report.