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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We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

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Jos van der Meulen and Fenna Wit in their tiny home in the Netherlands.

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We had to pull $20,000 from our retirement fund to stay afloat. It felt risky, but it was the only way.

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An NYC couple broke a golden rule of mortgage payments, and it helped them retire early

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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A 3-fund portfolio, a no-kid lifestyle, and a 'die with zero' mindset: How one NYC couple is retiring in their 40s

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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We bought a house in the city with a 2.75% mortgage rate. After a few years, we feel trapped and want out.

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Author Timothy Moore smiling on rooftop in front of city skyline view
I'm grateful for our home and the low mortgage rate we have, but I feel like we're trapped in a place that's no longer a fit for us.

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Trump laid out his plans to restrict institutional housing investors — with some notable carveouts

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President Donald Trump.
Trump signed an executive order banning large institutional players from buying stand-alone homes.

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Wealthy home sellers are using an unconventional enticement to drum up buyer interest

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A for-sale sign is displayed outside a home for sale in Los Angeles, California.
As mortgage rates have soared, seller-financing has become more popular, particularly for higher-end properties.

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What the Fed's December interest rate cut means for your wallet

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The federal funds rate will affects mortgages for American homebuyers.

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A 59-year-old downsized to a tiny home on wheels to shrink her housing costs while helping care for her parents

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Julie Lennox and her dog Rizzo

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