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Mar 24

“$5 million isn’t a mansion in Los Angeles, just like it isn’t a mansion in New York City,” said Josh Altman, a broker you may recognize from “Million Dollar Listing.” “It’s a 4,000-square-foot modern house in West Hollywood.” 5/5

But top brokers and real estate agents are not happy. They say the tax is not only shortsighted, but it has prompted a frantic sell-off among the city’s upper echelon of homeowners. 4/5

It’s meant to serve as a solution to the homelessness crisis in LA, which has ballooned: An estimated 42,000 people are homeless in LA, living in tent cities in parks, sidewalks and under freeways. 3/5

Measure ULA is a transfer tax on big-ticket property sales that the city says will generate a new revenue stream for affordable housing. It will impose a 4 percent tax on property sales above $5 million, and a 5.5 percent tax on properties above the $10 million mark. 2/5

Why are LA millionaires rushing to sell their homes on the cheap? The answer is Measure ULA, aka the mansion tax, a new tax on the rich set to go into effect April 1. But what is it? I dive into it today in

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For Sale: Mansions in Los Angeles at Bargain Prices

Millionaire homeowners are trying to sell their houses before the city’s “mansion tax” goes into effect on April 1.

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My father, also a robust Israeli by birth, shaped his own American Judaism through Topol’s Tevye, and mine in turn. This beautiful essay by ⁦

@SarahAWildman

⁩ makes me miss him so.

Opinion | Tradition, ‘Tradition!’ and the Memory of Topol on the Roof

Tevye was a creature of the old world, but the man who immortalized him on film was something entirely new.

Barak Ravid

@BarakRavid

Mar 18

For the 11th week in a row, hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested against the Netanyahu government's plan to weaken the Supreme Court. Here in the video - more than 120 thousand Israelis protested tonight in Tel Aviv

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Mar 18

Terry Horton, a Black landlord in Cincinnati, lost a deal to build more low-income housing after a low appraisal. He says the appraiser lowered his property’s value after seeing his Black tenants, all of whom are single mothers on Section 8.

A Landlord Got a Low Appraisal. He Is Black, and So Are His Tenants.

The landlord says an appraiser, who is white, used unfair comparisons to assess the worth of his apartment building.

Ronda Kaysen

@rondakaysen

Mar 17

I spent 12 days in Europe, speaking with Americans who've moved there and the locals who are struggling to afford homes to rent or own. Here is what I found

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Mar 17

Americans, unable to afford the kinds of homes they want in the cities where they want to live, are moving to Southern Europe in significant numbers. But the influx of wealthy foreigners is hitting the housing market, displacing and upsetting locals. nyti.ms/3yQp1Ew

AP Entertainment

@APEntertainment

Mar 12

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is at Sunday's #Oscars. She was a producer on “Stranger at the Gate,” which is nominated for short documentary film. Dressed in a silver Ralph Lauren gown, she said her dress represented “peace, love, harmony.” apne.ws/rGBBrKx

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Mar 12

People from all across the U.S. are now heading to "Climate-Proof Duluth." The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for residents who are moving because of climate change.

Out-of-Towners Head to ‘Climate-Proof Duluth’

The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for people moving from across the country because of climate change.

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Jamie Alexander

@jabeckx

Every story about ‘climate proof’ cities should include this truth: No place on Earth is safe from climate change unless and until we stop the sources of greenhouse gas emissions. TY

for including my message in your story

Out-of-Towners Head to ‘Climate-Proof Duluth’

The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for people moving from across the country because of climate change.

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TMZ

@TMZ

Black Couple's Settlement in Racial Bias Case Puts Home Appraisers on Notice

A Black couple's hoping their recent settlement of a lawsuit becomes a game changer in real estate -- one that forces appraisers to quit lowballing home values for Black and brown homeowners.

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A Black couple's hoping their recent settlement of a lawsuit becomes a game changer in real estate -- one that forces appraisers to quit lowballing home values for Black and brown homeowners.

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NYC is months away from enforcing one of the boldest climate laws in the nation. And if the city's drafty, fossil-fuel burning apartment buildings don't step it up soon, they could face millions in penalties. Free link! w/ @WinstonC_S nytimes.com/2023/03/10/nyregion/greenhouse-gas-law-nyc.html?unlocked_article_code=B__wl2FIb_QSAQ7728kuelYxK4RD6r7h6TZk3KfQzQOIEJ0I3jqqLrT7gE04PdMlbDYhDfcAEUe4bxzvTm7skRJt9M5jQ-Xd7z10SJdc5_dJDHzDm7jFsnGpCD0j0NL0cqe1Iu_8C2wvOVDrZfHBbs5pXpNxLzjFsMpbGhy1Uc5Y1EfCLODPf0s1zDty_9r8fcj1AUYr_Xuo2DNVzBqSFRaKghdGEAVGd5AypXqkq1zIT20txuQaEqdUpJd6LJE1yoxFqRiMxlGfIvs2kijMsPpcj-Hg00igqMxcWNsbbrjliRyND3odyV9Vcg1xx1dk82BiftCKYrbhfbp9LshW2aw&smid=url-share

In "climate-proof Duluth," winter temps can dip 30 below zero. But new residents from California and Colorado are moving there anyway, hoping to find safe refuge from climate change. For

Out-of-Towners Head to ‘Climate-Proof Duluth’

The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for people moving from across the country because of climate change.

janineyorio

@janineyorio

Feb 19

Art, architecture, and video games collide to create a confluence of design masterpieces for the virtual world. Thanks for validating this new artistic medium,

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The Row is the future of home, re-imagined for a virtual life. Read more about The Row in the @nytimes: nytimes.com/2023/02/19/rea

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Why are hundreds of thousands of Israelis protesting, and does Netanyahu care?

Feb 13

Why are hundreds of thousands of Israelis protesting today? Israel has no constitution. The Supreme Court serves as the main check on the government's power. Netanyahu's current plan would eliminate that, and effectively dismantle its democracy.

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The Syria Campaign

@TheSyriaCmpgn

Feb 9

After 6 long hours, the White Helmets rescued brave little Sham and her brother from the rubble of the earthquake. One thing is clear: Around the clock, the volunteers remain kind and compassionate. They truly are the best of humanity. Donate now: whitehelmets.org/en/

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Feb 10

To have and to hold, till bedtime do us part?

@rondakaysen

has the perfect V-Day stories: couples who love each other, but want to sleep in separate bedrooms.

I Love You, but I Don’t Want to Sleep With You

Snoring and conflicting schedules are top reasons couples decide to sleep in separate bedrooms. Sex therapists and marriage counselors have their doubts about the arrangement.

Feb 10

“There are people I have out-successed and out-published, who are 60 years old and have the nerve to ask me what I am going to do next,”

@KizzyPhD

told me. “And I’m like, ‘You took my vaccine.’” My profile for

She Helped Unlock the Science of the Covid Vaccine

Kizzmekia Corbett helped lead a team of scientists contributing to one of the most stunning achievements in the history of immunizations: a highly effective, easily manufactured vaccine against...

Stefanos Chen

@stefanoschen

Feb 9

Investors bought more than 30% (!) of homes in Phoenix in Q3 last year. Now they can't offload their spaces for big bucks over Super Bowl weekend. Tiny violin aside, that is a huge chunk of available housing. Great story by

Ahead of the Super Bowl, Short-Term Rentals Fumble in Phoenix

Homeowners and investors were banking on a big payday, but an oversaturated vacation rental market and nearly full hotels have dampened those prospects.

Feb 9

Kizzmekia Corbett helped lead a team of scientists contributing to one of the most stunning achievements in the history of immunizations: a highly effective, easily manufactured vaccine against Covid-19. This is her story.

She Helped Unlock the Science of the Covid Vaccine

Kizzmekia Corbett helped lead a team of scientists contributing to one of the most stunning achievements in the history of immunizations: a highly effective, easily manufactured vaccine against...

Feb 7

How far would you go to combat climate change? For these travelers who've sworn off flying, the sky is literally the limit. For

@nytimestravel

The No-Jet Set: They’ve Given Up Flying to Save the Planet

With airplanes producing a large amount of climate-warming emissions, a growing number of travelers are signing pledges to keep their journeys on the ground.

Katie Hyson

@katiehyson23

Jan 27

I was apologizing to a tribal leader that media swarms when certain things happen but fails to cover indigenous affairs adequately the rest of the time, and she said something to me that every reporter might need to hear: "One story at a time will make a huge difference."

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Silviana Russo

@SilvianaRusso

Jan 26

I’m in the New York Times today! I hope it inspires someone else to buy a multi-family home with friends.

Three Friends Pooled Their Finances and Bought a Queens House Together. Which One Did They Choose?

Unable to afford the homes they wanted on their own, a couple and their friend combined resources and bought a multifamily house. Here’s what they found in western Queens.

Secretary Marcia L. Fudge

@SecFudge

Jan 26

At HUD, we are committed to rooting out bias and building a country where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development

@HUDgov

Jan 25

Yesterday, @SecFudge provided opening remarks at the @ascgov Appraisal Bias Hearing. She underscored HUD's commitment to advancing fairness in home appraisals, including launching the PAVE Task Force that brings together a robust team to exact change. pave.hud.gov

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Jaimy Lee

@jaimy_lee

Jan 25

Incredible reporting by

on the evolution of Shaker Heights and the growing economic divide between black and white residents there

Could Black Flight Change a Model of Integration?

American suburbs have long faced the issue of white families leaving as more residents of color move in. But in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Black families, upset about changes in the schools, are trickling...

Jan 24

Marketers have, for years, leaned on influencers to help draw in customers. But in real estate, they no longer have to pay for that social media love. Now, it's enough just to open the door. My latest for

, edited by the ever-sharp

@GregoryNYC

No Open-House Party. Influencers Just Want an Open Door.

Developers are teaming up with niche influencers who trade targeted posts for entry into luxury residential buildings.

NCRC

@NCRC

Jan 19

Many Black homeowners who suspect that discrimination led to an unfair appraisal of their house could request a review and a potential do-over, under a federal proposal that will likely go into effect this year. via

Some Black Homeowners Could Have a Clear Way to Challenge Racist Appraisals

Under a new proposal, a homeowner with a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration would have uniform steps to follow to object to what they believe is an unfair, biased appraisal.

Jan 14

Lisa Marie Presley visited Graceland four days before her death to celebrate what would have been the 88th birthday of her father, Elvis. A representative confirmed that Presley will be laid to rest on the mansion's grounds, alongside her son, Ben. nyti.ms/3GKdlqy

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Matti Friedman

@MattiFriedman

Jan 15

Jerusalem last night. No visible leadership, no speakers, not even a single Knesset member that I could see. Just several thousand ordinary people who showed up, in the low-key Jerusalem style, to reject this government's attempt to remove the only brake on its power.

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When you report on your hometown for

and your hometown journalism teacher responds with a tweet like this, it's quite the honor.

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Natalie Sekicky

@nataliesekicky

Jan 15

Back home, @debra_kamin was an @TheShakerite editor. Her latest for @nytimes features frank comments from some of the dozens she interviewed for it. Like so many of my students, her love for Shaker, its schools and their experiences in them inspires excellent work. twitter.com/debra_kamin/st…

Nikita Stewart

@kitastew

Jan 14

What does it take to turn your childhood home into a wedding venue? Read the latest story in a series on Black homeownership in The New York Times Real Estate section, as

@tariro

reports on the renovation of Newell House. #TheNewellyWeds

@MarcheRobinson

A Cherished Family Home Gets a Second Act

Michael Newell wanted to buy and renovate the house he and his siblings grew up in, and give it another purpose. Wedding bells are ringing!

Jan 13

Growing up in Shaker Heights, I always felt my hometown was special. We were diverse, integrated, and rose above racial politics. So why are Black families now leaving? I went back home to find out. My

report (w/ no paywall), edited by

@kitastew

Could Black Flight Change a Model of Integration?

Jan 10

The New York Times spoke to three Black women appraisers — two industry veterans and one just completing her training — about racism, representation, and cautious optimism in an overwhelmingly white, male and aging industry.

How Three Black Women Hope to Change the Home Appraisal Industry

Two veteran appraisers and a newcomer have different but compatible approaches to combating discrimination against Black homeowners.

Jan 10

More than 97 percent of home appraisers are white, and most are male. One of the most direct ways to combat #appraisalbias is the training of more Black appraisers. Just ask these three Black female appraisers.

How Three Black Women Hope to Change the Home Appraisal Industry

Two veteran appraisers and a newcomer have different but compatible approaches to combating discrimination against Black homeowners.

My lovely colleague

is on the hunt for couples who sleep in separate bedrooms -- if this is you and you want to share with her the reasons why, shoot her a message!

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Ronda Kaysen

@rondakaysen

Jan 6

Reupping this! Do you and your partner have separate bedrooms? I'd love to hear why and how it works for you. My DMs are open or email ronda.kaysen@nytimes.com twitter.com/rondakaysen/st…

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Yes, you can become a homeowner in New York City for under $200k.