New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to tax empty second homes worth millions.

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The 10 best big cities for college grads have plentiful jobs and affordable housing

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Dallas, Texas, is one of the best cities for recent college grads.

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Most NYC renters are struggling to afford housing. These maps show where it's worst.

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Most New York City renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

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When Massiel Lugo's parents moved to Jackson Heights, Queens, from the Dominican Republic nearly 50 years ago, the working-class neighborhood was an affordable place to raise a family.

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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BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

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BNY CEO Robin Vince photographed with company employees.

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I was at Mamdani's 'Rental Ripoff' event, where New Yorkers vented about rats and 'bad landlords'

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Homeowners in these 20 states have the lowest property tax rates in the US. See how the states rank.

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Homeowners in the US pay annual real estate taxes on their properties, varying by state.

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20 big cities that will become affordable in 2026, according to Zillow

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Americans aren't flocking to Florida like they used to. Higher prices are a big reason.

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Beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale.

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Trump lays out his plans to make housing cheaper in Davos speech

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President Donald Trump briefly mentioned his housing policies in his speech at Davos.

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