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Australian Government Defends Tax Changes After Young Voters Protest
The Labor government is facing criticism over budget measures that expand the capital gains tax discount to shares and other assets. Ministers have described complaints as scare campaigns while young investors seek clarification on how the rules apply.
dailywire.comWalletHub Ranks Flint Michigan Most Affordable U.S. Housing Market
A WalletHub analysis of 300 cities found Flint, Michigan, offers the lowest home prices relative to income. The study placed Detroit second and Santa Barbara, California, as the least affordable market.
theweek.comHouse Releases Changes to Senate-Passed Housing Affordability Bill
President Donald Trump called on the House to swiftly approve the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Monday. Senior House lawmakers unveiled a modified version of the bill on Thursday that strikes a controversial build-to-rent provision and preserves a ban on centr…
The Sydney Morning HeraldTreasurer Delivers 2026 Federal Budget
The federal budget for 2026 will be handed down tonight by the Treasurer. The government is expected to break several election pledges in the document. A new report shows median rent is unaffordable for households on median incomes in all but 10 Australian electorates.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAlbanese Government Plans Changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher began discussions in November on options to alter negative gearing, the capital gains tax discount and trusts. The moves would reverse election commitments made by Albanese.
americanbanker.comPoll: 88% of Voters Say Homebuying Is Harder Than in Past; Bipartisan Support for Housing Bill
A Bipartisan Policy Center survey of 1,000 voters in late April found overwhelming concern over housing costs and broad support for congressional action. The Housing for the 21st Century Act, one of the most comprehensive reforms in decades, has stalled amid competing White House…
Laadi1 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)AI Could Revive Starter Homes by Cutting Mortgage Costs, Says Better.com CEO
The traditional American starter home is becoming increasingly inaccessible due to high costs and mortgage barriers. Better.com CEO Vishal Garg argues that AI can reduce loan processing expenses, making smaller mortgages viable. This comes amid a U.S. housing shortage of nearly 4…
Usa TodayMiami Ranks Lowest for Affordable Rent Among U.S. Cities, WalletHub Report Shows
A WalletHub report ranked Miami last among 182 U.S. cities for rent affordability, comparing median rent to median household income. Jacksonville was the highest-ranking Florida city at 125th place.
SemaforSen. Pete Ricketts Proposes Housing Affordability Legislation Paths at Semafor Event
Sen. Pete Ricketts outlined options to resolve differences between House and Senate housing affordability bills during an event in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2026. He suggested a conference report or House passage of the Senate bill followed by adjustments. Ricketts also addres…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReport Ranks Top 10 Large U.S. Cities for Recent College Graduates in 2026
A report by Glassdoor and Redfin identifies the top 10 large U.S. cities for recent college graduates based on housing affordability, career opportunities, and quality of life. Three cities in Texas appear on the list, while New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles do not. T…
themortgagereports.comBNY Offers $6,500 Down Payment Assistance to U.S. Employees Earning $100,000 or Less
BNY, a Wall Street bank with $87 billion in assets under management, has introduced a $6,500 benefit for U.S. staff earning $100,000 or less to assist with first-time home purchases. The program includes homeowner education and mortgage perks for all American employees. This init…