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TOLLING THE TYCOONS — Albanese calls for 'politically popular' pied-à-terre tax, by POLITICO New York’s Conor Skelding : Foreign "oligarchs" who own real estate in New York but don't live in the city should have to pay two or three times what they pay now in property taxes, Democratic mayoral candidate Sal Albanese said Wednesday. The "politically popular" new tax's revenue, which Albanese said would amount to billions, could then be put toward the development of affordable housing . "Look, there's a lot of money across the world that people want to outsource," he said during a news conference outside the gates of City Hall. "There's a lot of money there, and we can use that to build real affordable housing ." Mayor Bill de Blasio promised years ago to "take a look" at a pied-à-terre tax, but the proposal is opposed by many of the city's real estate interests . "They own Bill de Blasio , big real estat...

As teachers, cooks, cashiers, and bus drivers are being priced out of Charlotte, one question looms: How does a growing, thriving city in modern America keep housing affordable for its working-class citizens? By RACHEL JONES Published: 2017.08.23 06:21 AM Jacqueline Ingram (middle) works full-time at the Ross Dress For Less distribution center in Rock Hill. But in this booming region, her salary isn’t enough to comfortably buy a home for her and her kids, 12-year-old Nya and five-year-old Rejonee. PHOTOS BY ANDY MCMILLAN ONE RECENT SUNDAY AFTERNOON , Jacqueline Ingram and her two daughters explore an empty four-bedroom house for sale on a Brianna Way cul-de-sac in southwest Charlotte , filling it with their dreams along the way. “This one is mine,” 12-year-old Nya says of an upstairs bedroom with a view of the Clanton Park neighborhood . “I could put my chest over there, and my table there.” As five-year-old Rejonee sprawls out on the carpet in the room across the hall, In...

Whether you want to live outside the capital, like in Cambridge, Medford, or Weston, or if you’d prefer to live in Boston proper, like in East Boston or the South End, you’ll have plenty of choices if your budget is $3,000 per month. Ranging from single-family homes to luxury condos, here are five options at this price point, ranked from highest price per square foot to lowest: 33 Rogers St., Cambridge $2,900 per month 1 bedroom, 1 full bath 541 square feet $5.36 per square foot . —via MLS . —via MLS This modern condo offers hardwood flooring , floor-to-ceiling windows, and custom built-ins in the bedroom. In the kitchen, which is open to the living space, you’ll find a quartz breakfast bar , under-the-cabinet lighting, and stainless-steel appliances. The unit is located in a boutique, professionally managed building that is pet friendly and has a lounge with Wi-Fi, fitness center , package concierge, and landscaped courtyard. 9 Appleton St., South End $2,900 per month 1 bedroom, 1 ...

Crescent Construction of Columbia, SC, has received GAF’s 2017 President’s Club Award. A GAF Master Elite (R) contractor since 2013, it serves Columbia and the surrounding areas as a full- service roofing and renovation contractor . Columbia, SC - August 24, 2017 - Crescent Construction LLC of Columbia, South Carolina, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers : The GAF President ’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Crescent Construction as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractor s in the United States. GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer , and only GAF Master Elite (R) Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must meet specific criteria in at least one out of three different pathways: the Performance pathway, where contractors focus on giving their property owners the best possible service, quality, and protection; the...

August 22, 2017 Apartment complex in California made of recycled cargo containers Potter's Lane cost $6.7 million and took six months to build, with 15 units just for homeless vets. By AMANDA LEE MYERS Associated Press The apartment complex made out of recycled shipping containers just for homeless veterans is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. MIDWAY CITY, Calif. — Vernon Poling was 44 years old when he finally got a home of his own. The Iraq War veteran was medically discharged from the Army in 2014, had to quit his trucking job for medical reasons, and found himself living out of his pickup last year in Orange County, a sprawling area of Southern California known for beaches, Disneyland and high housing costs . Poling was homeless for seven months before he found temporary housing in the area. He then learned about Potter's Lane, an apartment complex made from recycled shipping containers , just for homeless veterans. It's beli...

Find out when your favorite shows return—plus, every new series. Most Popular HBO/CBS/Sundance Channel/NBC/ABC Aug 25, 2017 The season of crammed DVRs and binge-watching is upon us again. Not surprisingly, the fall TV lineups reveal plenty of new pedigree programming. Shows like David Simon and George Pelecanos' HBO drama The Deuce and Jane Campion's SundanceTV miniseries Top of the Lake: China Girl will probably become as much a part of the zeitgeist as returning shows like ABC's Scandal ( back October 5 ) and AMC's The Walking Dead (October 22). Also, expect a smattering of shows about real Americans making a difference, be it Lifetime's retelling of the events surrounding the Flint water crisis (premiering October 28) or, out later this year, National Geographic Channel 's adaptation of journalist Martha Raddatz 's book The Long Road Home : A Story of War and Family . This includes fictional programming , like military drama s Valor ( premieres O...