Hochul takes aim at institutional housing investors and rent-fixing software in State of the State

… Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to curb the ability of private equity firms to snap up housing across the state and … to set rents in her State of the State address on Tuesday Affordability took center stage during Hochuls speech where … up single and twofamily houses across New York Corporate landlords coopt our housing stock for shortterm rentals …

By Celia Young |January 15, 2025 - 11:15AM
10 first-time buyer grants, loans, and programs available to New Yorkers

… year All of these factors make it harder for many firsttime buyers to meet financing requirements if they dont have … stellar credit or other assets  A tougher environment for buyers means many are looking for alternative ways to get … government grants and loans designed to help firsttime buyers Private companies also have programs to help buyers  …

By Emily Myers |February 28, 2022 - 9:30AM