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February 18, 2016

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

Urban Institute released another brief on Choice Neighborhoods finding that a majority of children live in single-parent homes, in many of which the parent had not completed high school. In addition, families with children are more likely to use adult … Continue reading →

February 17, 2016

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

(Un)Expected Housing Price Changes: Identifying the Drivers of Small Business Finance, Pavel S. Kapinos, Tami Gurley-Calvez & Kandice A. Kapinos. A Dynamic Housing Affordability Index, Steven C. Bourassa & Donald R. Haurin. Getting Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Right: Why Governance Matters, … Continue reading →

February 16, 2016

10 Ways to Find Out About a Neighborhood

Realtor.com quoted me in 10 Ways to Find Out About a Neighborhood Without Being There. It reads, in part, “So what’s the neighborhood really like?” is the ubiquitous refrain among home buyers shopping in areas they’re unfamiliar with. And though your … Continue reading →

Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio released a new comprehensive zoning plan, arguing for taller buildings for affordable housing with fewer parking spaces. See also: City Planning Commission Report. The House Republicans have announced intent to form a six-committee task force … Continue reading →

February 15, 2016

Happy Presidents Day!

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

February 12, 2016

Friday’s Government Reports Roundup

The Center on Budge and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released report on the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015, finding that the bipartisan housing bill would make rental assistance programs more effective. The National Housing Conference released a report, How … Continue reading →

February 11, 2016

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

The Urban Institute released a report, Helping Families Involved in the Child Welfare System Achieve Housing Stability, which examines how the Family Unification Program is implemented. Enterprise Community Partners released An Investment in Opportunity, establishing a long-term platform for policy … Continue reading →