Why Trump banning institutional investors like Blackstone from buying homes won’t bring down housing costs, according to experts

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Here are the ideas that could really help solve America’s affordability crisis in 2026

These 10 ideas targeting affordability will be tested in 2026. A look at the ones that…

‘I’m terrified I’ll be homeless when my husband, 76, stops working’: We only have $100K. What happens to people like us?

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6 tips for selecting a senior-living community for yourself or a loved one

How an industry expert helped his retired parents pick a new place to live.

Foreclosures jump 20% as more people miss mortgage payments. ‘People are biting off more than they can chew.’

On top of surging homeowners-insurance premiums, property taxes are also pushing up people’s costs and putting…

The steep price of housing is forcing Americans to delay marriage, kids and other milestones

More than half of aspiring homeowners in one recent survey believe that they will be 40…

Home prices are overinflated in many parts of the U.S. Are we in a housing bubble?

Home prices are rising to new heights, yet sales have remained largely depressed.

More bad news for home buyers: Real-estate investors are seizing an opening and ramping up purchases

As home buyers shy away from the housing market, real-estate investors are seizing the opening and…

The age of the typical home buyer is at an all-time high — 59. Here’s how that’s reshaped demand in the housing market.

The current market is so unaffordable that the only people able to buy and sell houses…

‘It’s survival math every month’: The rent crisis that got Zohran Mamdani elected goes far beyond New York City

Charles Passy covers a variety of topics, includingpersonal finance, food, entertainment and anything and everything trending…