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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsPolitics Housing Other

Hipster NYC neighborhoods to get gentrified transit makeover at cost of seniors: ‘Feels like Nazi Germany’

Elderly Brooklyn residents and local community board members criticize a Mamdani administration plan to redesign bus routes and create bike boulevards on Dean and Bergen streets, saying it prioritizes cyclists and gentrifiers over seniors and working-class residents. The article presents the plan as a gentrification-driven attack on vulnerable longtime residents, with City Hall offering only a brief defense.

New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsHousing Politics Law

Millions of California homeowners to be hit with higher costs under new law

California Assembly Bill 2050 would require HOAs to maintain a 30-year reserve fund and transfer at least 15% of gross annual budgets into reserves beginning in 2032, potentially leading to higher HOA fees or special assessments. The article says millions of homeowners could be affected and notes opposition from the Consumer Federation of California, while supporters say it ensures maintenance costs are covered. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.

Right 2.9

New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsHousing Culture

Rare $2.1M Frank Lloyd Wright home is back on the market after a 2-for-1 deal failed

A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Galesburg, Michigan, has returned to the market for $2.1 million after a bundled sale with a neighboring Wright house failed. The article details the property's history, restoration, and pricing challenges.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 6NewsHousing Economy

Condo owners are getting trapped in homes they can’t sell — as HOA costs and financing woes pile up

Condo owners across the U.S. are struggling to sell units as rising HOA fees, special assessments, insurance costs, and tighter mortgage requirements deter buyers and leave sellers stuck. The article profiles a Colorado owner and cites industry data showing falling condo sales and increasing fees, with many associations planning further increases.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 2AnalysisHousing Economy

Lots of unsold units remain at One Wall Street — and pied-à-terre tax unlikely to help

One Wall Street has many unsold condos, with only 137 completed sales out of 566 units on the market since 2021. A recent sale was recorded for $3.545 million, and a state pied-à-terre surcharge on $5 million-plus second homes is unlikely to help sales.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsHousing Politics

Homeless camp pops up across from NYU dorm as vagrants brag street life is ‘much better’

A homeless encampment has appeared across from NYU dorms, with residents saying street life is better under Mayor Mamdani. The article criticizes Mamdani’s hands-off encampment policy, arguing it ties police hands and lets unsightly camps proliferate.

Right 4.4

New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 2NewsHousing

‘Rare’ private island on Minnesota lake lists for $7.2M — first time being sold in 50 years

A two-acre private island on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota has listed for $7.25 million, the first sale offering in over 50 years. The compound includes multiple historic cabins, a waterfront tower, and lakefront amenities, with the listing agent describing it as rare and suited for multigenerational or retreat use.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 2NewsHousing Economy

Gold-domed NYC penthouse fetches barely a third of its $25M ask

A gold-domed Fifth Avenue penthouse sold for $9 million, far below its original $25 million asking price after more than 500 days on the market. The seller, tech mogul Greg Carr, will direct proceeds to conservation work in Mozambique.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsHousing Economy

Nearly half of US homebuyers are scoring seller perks — but NYC buyers are getting almost nothing

A Redfin analysis found seller concessions rose to 44.7% of U.S. home sales in August, but the New York metro area had only 5.7%, the second-lowest share among 29 major metros. The piece attributes the national increase to a stronger buyer's market and notes Sun Belt markets had the highest concession rates.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Economy Housing

New generation breathes life back into shrinking Little Italy in time for Feast of San Gennaro’s 100th anniversary: ‘Change is inevitable’

Little Italy has shrunk to five blocks along Mulberry Street, but a new generation of restaurants and businesses is drawing crowds as the Feast of San Gennaro marks its 100th anniversary. Longtime owners welcome the newcomers while acknowledging high rents and pandemic-era closures that pushed out some legacy businesses.

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CBS NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 2AnalysisEconomy Housing

Home equity loan vs. HELOC: Which option is right for your credit card payoff plan?

The article compares home equity loans and HELOCs for consolidating credit card debt, explaining fixed-rate lump-sum loans versus variable-rate revolving credit lines. It advises borrowers to choose based on debt stability, need for flexibility, and tolerance for variable rates.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsCrime Law Housing

One of Britain's 'worst cowboy builders' is jailed for fleecing 13 families out of £1m after unfinished work left water pouring through ceilings and windowless walls standing on stilts

A builder, Patrick Damien Hartley, was jailed for three years and nine months after defrauding 13 households in north-west England out of more than £700,000, leaving extensions unfinished and homes damaged. Victims described severe financial and emotional harm, with one homeowner forced to spend £89,000 on remedial work.

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