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Rising property taxes over the past five years have exacerbated American homeowners' housing affordability struggles, with many reporting that they are now paying much more than they initially budgeted for them.According to a new survey by property tax appeal service Ownwell, 66 percent of homeowners in the U.S. say their bill is higher than they budgeted for, while three in four (74 percent) are worried about paying even more in the near future.Why It MattersBetween 2019 and 2024, property tax bills have gone up in nearly every U.S. metropolitan area,...

It’s now official: Hartlepool tops the list as the most affordable coastal town to buy a home in England according to Zoopla. Situated along the wondrous North Sea coast, Hartlepool is rich in maritime history and offers a welcoming community vibe.With its relaxed pace of life and a cost of living that’s easy on the wallet, it’s a place where both locals and newcomers can thrive. The town is well-connected, with excellent transport links to Newcastle, Durham, and Middlesbrough, allowing residents to enjoy coastal living without sacrificing access to larger...

“The capital need is in the trillions, not billions,” Ms. Anadu said.“It’s no secret that there’s a big market opportunity,” said Bennett Goodman, the executive chairman and a co-founder of Hunter Point Capital, an investment firm that backed Vistria in 2022. “What’s hard is being able to put together a scalable platform where you have sufficient capital to be relevant.”Vistria’s fund-raising comes as some investing focused on social issues has fallen out of favor. But the size of the fund — and the broad buy-in from investors at so-called family...