Nathaniel Brooks is a public policy correspondent for Crezzio, specializing in housing policy, urban development, and federal-local government relations. He reports on the legislative and economic forces shaping American cities.
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A proposed 9.5% property tax increase in New York City is spotlighting a national issue as homeowners face rising bills due to surging property values.
NYC real estate experts warn a proposed 9.5% property tax hike could raise rents and drive residents out, creating major market instability.
Los Angeles's 'mansion tax,' Measure ULA, has fallen short of revenue goals and worsened the housing shortage by discouraging new development, city officials confirm.
Bedford is considering a new real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing, while also advancing a regional rental assistance program and other local projects.
The Bay Area housing market saw a major split in 2025, with most areas declining while AI wealth pushed up home values in exclusive SF and San Mateo ZIP codes.
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani have found surprising common ground on reforming the city's complex land use and zoning laws.
Major real estate portals like Realtor.com and Homes.com are battling for market dominance while state legislatures in Illinois and Washington advance new rules targeting off-market 'pocket listings.'
Despite a nationwide construction boom, new research shows rents are rising for low-income families as developers focus on luxury units and operating costs soar.
A new study of six major U.S. cities reveals a housing construction boom that overwhelmingly favors large, expensive homes, leaving middle- and low-income buyers behind.
Hawaii officials are proposing a new, highly-paid team of in-house experts to manage the multi-billion dollar Aloha Stadium project and other major works.
Indiana's housing market in 2026 is expected to see lower mortgage rates around 6.3%, but affordability will remain a key challenge, especially for new buyers.
President Trump's 2026 housing plan, featuring a corporate home buyer ban, faces skepticism from economists who doubt its impact on affordability.
Recent real estate data from January 11 shows a strong start to the year for Central Massachusetts, with a new construction home in Ashburnham selling for over $817,000.
President Trump's plan to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes has caused a significant drop in real estate and investment firm stocks.
South Florida's real estate market presents a divided picture for 2025, with single-family homes appreciating while the condo sector faces major challenges.
Sacramento's housing market is softening as 2025 ends, with median home prices dropping 3.36% to $575,000. Properties are staying on the market longer, averaging 54 days, and sellers are pulling listi
Massachusetts is buying back residential properties in coastal areas prone to repeated flooding, offering a financial exit for homeowners in high-risk zones.
The U.S. housing market is facing a perfect storm of challenges, including proposed policy overhauls, legal battles for industry giants like Zillow, and growing uninsured climate risks.
The U.S. housing market is navigating a period of intense pressure, with a federal investigation into the FHFA, the loss of a key housing survey, and major legal battles.
San Francisco's luxury real estate market is seeing a significant revival, with multimillion-dollar homes finding buyers thanks to a surge of wealth from the AI industry.