The battle over who will chair Chicago's powerful Zoning Committee has turned into a major political showdown. On one side, Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for progressive firebrand Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez to lead the committee. On the other, business interests and influential unions are backing a
Kamala Harris recently unveiled her housing plan, which proposes to build 3 million new units and provide $100 billion in down payment assistance. Sounds good on paper, but history shows us this approach has consistently failed for decades. The subsidies will likely raise prices, as many first-time
When Grammy-nominated singer Halsey got sick, they turned to a surprising hobby: miniature doll-housing. Now, that might sound cute, but Halsey describes it as 'dark,' saying it was a way to create tiny parallel worlds to escape the isolation of their illness. But what does it say about our rela
In a remarkable display of solidarity, renowned celebrities Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Patti Smith have joined forces with New Yorkers to prevent the transformation of the Elizabeth Street Garden, a charming oasis tucked away near Little Italy, into affordable housing. The trio penned lett
Amidst the vibrant and culturally-rich neighborhood of Chinatown, a dramatic confrontation between two of its residents has left the community in shock. Brian Chin, a 32-year-old landlord, is no stranger to speaking out about crime in the area. However, he found himself at the heart of a violent in
In the post-pandemic world, renters have witnessed a sharp increase in their monthly payments, leaving many to wonder why, especially when construction is booming in North Texas. Population growth may be a factor, but the Department of Justice has raised concerns about a Richardson-based real estate
Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance have both addressed key economic issues such as affordable housing, child tax credit, and student loans in the 2023 presidential race, but their approaches differ significa
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) is considering pulling the $20 billion regional housing bond from the November ballot due to dwindling voter support for new taxes. This decision comes at the last minute, as per California elections code, Wednesday is the final day for BAHFA to withdr
