Residents of an upscale enclave outside Austin, Texas, learned the hard way what it’s like when a multibillionaire moves into the mansion next door. Some of them have started a ruckus over it.
Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
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Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms?
Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.
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Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas
The early vote tally on Saturday night was “well past” the majority needed to approve the incorporation of Starbase, an election official said.
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The Uncertain Future of South Carolina’s “Porgy and Bess” House
When George Gershwin visited a cottage in Folly Beach, S.C., in 1934, “Porgy and Bess” came to life. But will it remain a historic artifact or become just another beach house?
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Trump Administration to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing
Housing developers and researchers say the idea of building more homes on federal land could help ease shortages. But various obstacles could hinder the effort.
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Apartments for Rent in a Former Office, but You Have to Live in Midtown
The developer behind transforming Pfizer’s former headquarters in Midtown Manhattan into about 1,600 apartments is hoping young people won’t care about the area’s lack of a neighborhood.
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Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild
Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.
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In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’
Crowds of tourists bound for Antarctica have brought prosperity to Argentina’s southernmost city, but the boom is also squeezing locals and stressing the environment.
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How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom
The reality of being a contractor includes inexperienced workers, sketchy business practices and low, low margins.
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American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.
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Real Estate Fund Raises $2.5 Billion for Affordable Housing
The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.
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Can Barcelona Solve One of the Toughest Housing Crises in Europe?
The Spanish city’s woes mirror a broader affordable-housing crunch spreading rapidly across Europe and driving inequality.