Congress Advances Major Bipartisan Housing Bill After Months Of Negotiations

The House moved one step closer to passing the most significant housing legislation in decades on Wednesday, approving a sweeping bipartisan package designed to address rising housing costs across the United States. The bill passed by an overwhelming 396 to 13 vote, reflecting a rare moment of agreement in a deeply divided Congress as lawmakers from both parties attempt to respond to growing voter frustration over affordability.

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Buyers, Sellers, And Agents Alike All Optimistic About 2026 Housing Market 

US home buyers, sellers, and real estate agents are feeling optimistic about the trajectory of the housing market in 2026.

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New California Law Is Aiming To Make Home Buying More Affordable And Accessible

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation reforming the California Environmental Quality Act to combat homelessness, housing shortages, and high housing costs. “One of the biggest obstacles to building new California housing has now vanished.”

Compass Sues Zillow In Battle Over Home Search Engines Control Over Home Listings 

Real estate brokerage company Compass is suing Zillow, accusing the home-search website of engaging in an anticompetitive conspiracy to hold dominance and control over online home listings.

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Los Angeles Rental Listing Sites Are Combatting Price Gouging From Renters Amid Destructive Wildfires 

“If you’re one of these people who have engaged in price gouging, not only do you need to stop it immediately, I would strongly recommend that you go back and fix it, go back and refund the amount that you have overcharged people.”

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US Housing Market Is At A Standstill With Little Turnovers This Year, According To New Report

Within the first eight months of this year, only 2.5% of homes in the United States changed owners, which marks the lowest turnover rate in the last 30 years.

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NYC Landlords Register Tens Of Thousands More Rent-Regulated Apartments Under New Law 

Landlords in New York City are now registering tens of thousands more rent-regulated apartments than they have in recent years. This move in rent stabilization is the first step in New York enforcing a law Governor Kathy Hochul signed last year which created new heavy penalties for landlords failing to file with the state.

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Real Estate Agents Weigh In On The Some Of The Worst States To Buy Property In Throughout The Next 5 Years 

When it comes to buying a new home, there are a lot of factors that come into play. Housing market experts and real estate agents recently spoke to the media about the current state of the US real estate market, detailing some of the worst states to buy a property in within the next 5 years, to hopefully provide some clarity.

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Development Of Now Open Luxury Residential Tower In London Led To Discovery Of Shakespearean Theater

A new £750 million complex of 412 apartments in a 37-story development named ‘The Stage’ has officially opened in London. The project itself, however, initially made headlines during its development, when archaeologists discovered the remains of a 16th-century Shakespearean theater during excavations.

Americans Are Moving Further Away To Afford Homes

Americans are moving further away from their original homes in order to find properties that are more affordable, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).