This week, readers checked out a forecast from Fannie Mae, which says a mild recession that economists have been predicting for a couple of years is still going to swipe the U.S. According to a statement from Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist, “Recession-level home sales volumes,” indicate a “mild downturn in the first half of 2024.”

Also of interest: What happens when a new co-op board wants to enforce subletting rules?

Here are this week's top five posts:

1) Fannie Mae predicts a mild recession for the U.S. in the first half of 2024

2) 13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your apartment

3) Should I sign a one- or two-year apartment lease in NYC?

4) Can I be evicted for subletting my co-op apartment?

5) A housing lottery launches for 50 apartments in Forest Hills, Queens