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Biden Administration Unveils New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing
The Hill, June 24, 2024-Laureen SforzaThe Biden administration is unveiling steps to increase affordable housing as home and rent costs continue to rise.Click here for more
As Millions Struggle With Home Prices, Housing Becomes a Top Issue for Voters
NPR, June 24, 2024-Jennifer LuddenMelissa Williams says she did everything right. She has a college degree, a decent income working in accounting and no debt.Click here for more (subscription)
Demand Will Digest Supply
Multi-Housing News, June 24, 2024--Therese FitzgeraldDespite the rush of new multifamily deliveries, demand has remained strong. That was the message offered by Sam Tenenbaum, head of multifamily insights for Cushman …
Brookfield’s Plan to Turn Malls Into Minicities Falls Short
Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2024–Kate KingBrookfield Property Partners spent billions in 2018 to assume full ownership of mall-owner GGP when malls were out of favor on Wall Street. Executives …
Fed’s Mester: Mortgage Bond Sales Should Remain Option for Fed
Reuters, June 24, 2024–Michael S. DerbyAs she heads toward retirement at the end of the month, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester still believes the central bank needs …
Florida Homeowners Hit With Housing Market Double Whammy
Newsweek, June 21, 2024–Omar MohammedFlorida’s housing market is currently facing two key challenges—homes for sale that are staying in the market longer and buyers showing reluctance to enter a market …
Neighbors Fight Affordable Housing, but Need Libraries. Can’t We Make a Deal?
The New York Times, June 21, 2024-Michael KimmelmanThese days, NIMBYs are always fighting affordable housing projects. Communities are increasingly desperate for libraries. One obvious solution is the twofer — building …
This Group Wants to Build a New City With Backing From Tech Billionaires. It Faces a Hard Sell.
The Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2024-Patrick CoffeeSilicon Valley tech billionaires are backing a group that wants to build a new kind of suburban utopia featuring affordable housing and sustainable …
If You Can’t Beat High Mortgage Rates, Consider Joining Them
The Wall Street Journal, June 21, 2024-Telis DemosHigh mortgage rates got you down? You could take the other side of the trade, by investing in mortgage bonds.Click here for more …