The big housing bill is set to become law at midnight, despite Trump not signing it. Here's what it means for you.

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Trump has refused to sign landmark housing legislation.
Trump has refused to sign landmark housing legislation.

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Mamdani's rent freeze is official. One chart shows who stands to benefit.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze will take effect for leases beginning October 1, 2026.

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Mamdani wants more housing on public land. A map shows where NYC is building now — and why 'it's not a silver bullet.'

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Mamdani's 3 lofty plans to make New York City housing more affordable

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Zohran Mamdani wants to make NYC housing more affordable for renters and buyers.

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Mamdani's property tax hike on middle-income New Yorkers is officially dead

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Zohran Mamdani is scrapping a potential NYC property tax hike.

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You now need a six-figure salary to buy a home in most of the US. Here are the 10 most and 10 least expensive cities to buy one.

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Sunset over downtown San Jose, California.
In the most expensive cities in the country, you need to make over $250,000 to live comfortably.

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Tell us about how your city has tried to make life more affordable

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani focused on affordability during his campaign.

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Co-living spaces are more than just 'adult dorms.' They could be a solution to the housing crisis.

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A common area in an apartment development.
Washington, DC, apartment development Colette offers co-living units and traditional units.

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Look out for a boom in the 'Toyota Camry of housing' that could make starter homes cheaper

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Manufactured homes offer some of the most affordable options on the market, particularly in rural and exurban areas.

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Renters can still get a spacious apartment for $1,500 a month in these 10 cities

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Toldeo, Ohio.
Toldeo, Ohio.

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