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“A fear has been that LIHTC properties would simply jack up rents to the top of the market at the expiration of their rent and income restrictions, generally about 30 years, but that’s not usually the case. Any loss of units affordable to the lowest income renters is concerning, but there is some consolation in that LIHTC properties typically continue to serve low- and middle-income renters.”
–Steve Guggenmos, Vice President of Research & Modeling with Freddie Mac, McLean, Va.

Fannie Mae: 2Q Home Prices Down from Record High

Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said single-family home prices increased at the annualized rate of 19.4 percent in the second quarter–down slightly from the previous quarter’s upwardly revised 20.5 percent, but still at a highly elevated pace.

Initial Claims at 2022 High

Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose last week to their highest level in 2022, the Labor Department reported Thursday.