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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The US housing market has shifted to favor buyers for the first time in a decade, but a severe affordability crisis is preventing many from taking advantage.
Victoria is set to enforce major rental reforms from November 25, introducing a ban on no-fault evictions, longer notice periods, and a crackdown on rental bidding.
Huntsville's housing market is stabilizing in 2025 after a period of rapid growth, with a slight dip in prices seen as a healthy normalization.
While Alabama's housing market cools, Baldwin County is a notable exception, with stable prices and significant growth, contrasting sharply with a downturn in Mobile.
While U.S. home prices soar, Pittsburgh stands out with a median price of just $229,000, offering a rare haven for homebuyers due to a unique housing surplus.
The Lake Charles real estate market is accelerating, with homes selling a month faster than last year and prices rising up to 5%, new data shows.
New York City's real estate industry faces deep uncertainty after the election of Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, whose platform includes a four-year rent freeze.
The U.S. housing market is showing clear signs of a pivot in fall 2025, with falling prices in over 100 cities and rising inventory giving buyers new leverage.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's plan to freeze rents for stabilized apartments is gaining voter support but drawing warnings from experts who fear it could worsen the housing crisis.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is set for a second term with high public approval, but her policies on housing and taxes are causing significant concern in the real estate sector.
Nashville Metro Council is considering a resolution to request a 3% share of the state's real estate transfer tax, a move that could generate $7.8 million annually for local infrastructure and housing
A real estate company's plan to install a private surveillance network in Brookline has ignited a fierce debate over police access and resident privacy.
New York City's real estate industry is bracing for potential mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, but a look at other cities shows progressive agendas often face major hurdles.
Edward Forst, President Trump's nominee for GSA Administrator, laid out a four-part plan to overhaul government operations, focusing on real estate, procurement, and technology.
A new study reveals most homeowners in flood zones sell their properties, transferring risk to new buyers, instead of using effective but underfunded government buyout programs.
The US government's efforts to sell underused property are often slowed by bureaucracy. However, a lesser-known but highly effective alternative exists: targeted legislation.
Cities across the U.S. are reviving government-backed housing under a new name: social housing. The model aims for financial sustainability and mixed-income communities, but faces old challenges.
NJ TRANSIT has unveiled a 30-year plan to generate up to $1.9 billion by developing its 8,000-acre real estate portfolio, aiming to boost state and local economies.
A new study reveals most homeowners in flood zones sell their properties privately, transferring risk to new buyers instead of using federal buyout programs.
The City of Richmond is grappling with over $32 million in uncollected real estate taxes, leading to blighted properties and neighborhood complaints.