They’re moving out. A shocking 27% of New Yorkers are planning to leave the Empire State in the next five years, with 30% saying they wish they lived somewhere else, according to a poll from Siena College Research Institute released Wednesday. Affordability, ease of retirement, politics and crime and safety were among New Yorkers’ biggest … Read more
In 2018, city life was becoming unsustainable for Rachel Zack, 41, and her husband Jason Fitzgerald, 45. They were spending $2,100 per month for a three-bedroom in Astoria and around $2,400 a month on child care for their then-2-year-old daughter. Their combined income was roughly $250,000, but home ownership still felt out of reach. “We … Read more
They’re the nest generation. Gen Zers and young millennials aren’t flying the coop. They’re living at home with their parents in greater numbers than any generation in recent history. 54% of Gen Z are choosing to live with their parents given the current economic climate, according to a new report of over 300 adults ages … Read more
The average homeowner is willing to shell out $42,000 to give their home a facelift, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 homeowners looked at how they make their home feel new again and found that most homeowners want to update their home’s appearance (69%), with 63% agreeing their home could use an overhaul. … Read more
Buyers beware: Don’t fall for the Facebook scammers. A TikToker has fallen prey to greedy online scammers, losing $2,250 after falling for a faux rental ad — and it nearly wiped her entire savings. Stephanie Thacker, who is homeless and has been living with her dog in her car for over year, took to TikTok … Read more
Poultry farmers in the United Kingdom are calling for their government to issue a nationwide housing order for chickens and captive birds after a bird flu outbreak last month. Currently, parts of the U.K., including Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, already have a housing order for all poultry, which requires owners to keep their birds indoors … Read more