real estate Tips for Home Buyers in a Cooling Real Estate Market The housing market has been on a wild ride over the past two years, and if you’re not sure where things stand now, you’re not alone. Real estate agent Matt Templeton breaks down what to expect if you’re looking to buy or rent and how to get the best deal.
Housing Rents Are Climbing as Tenants Return to Cities Landlords are raising rents across the U.S., and prices are up significantly in cities like New York and Los Angeles. Some tenants are staying in one place longer and avoiding upgrades, while others are moving to downsize, according to Jeff Tucker, senior economist at Zillow, who joins LX News.
renters How One LA Couple Is Coping With Rent Hikes Marcus Robinson and Brittney Price are among the millions of people across the country struggling to pay rent.
renters LA Rent Is Among the Least Affordable in the US. How Did This Happen? In 2021, rent rose about 14% across the country, the biggest surge in over two years. Of the 10 U.S. cities with the highest average rent, six, including Los Angeles, are in California. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadways talks to one couple, both artists, who were hit hard by the rent spike and explores potential solutions.
Housing Crisis Ripple Effects: Protecting the Unemployed From the Looming Eviction Crisis James Ryan, the President of Time For Homes, joins us to speak about housing insecurity and the growing number of evictions as ripple effects from COVID-19.
renters How Local Organizers Are Trying to Get Rent Canceled in One City in New York The Ithaca Tenants Union is trying to get rent canceled in their city, where the unemployment rate is 11%. The group’s co-founder, Liel Sterling, and organizer Sam Kwan explain their strategy and how others can do the same in their own cities and towns.
