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September 21, 2017

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Jonathan Spader and Shannon Rieger released a research brief entitled, “Patterns and Trends of Residential Integration in  the United States Since 2000,” detailing the trends of U.S. neighborhoods since 2000. To ensure consistency and reliability, the duo defined integration using … Continue reading

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September 20, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Enhancing Conservation Options: An Argument for Statutory Recognition of Options to Purchase Conservation Easements (OPECs), Cheever and Owley Sustainability and Energy Performance in the Real Estate Market, Ciaramella In a Low Yield Environment, What’s the Alternative to Traditional Fixed Income … Continue reading

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September 19, 2017

Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The Senate recently confirmed the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development deputy secretary, Pam Patenaude. Patenaude comes with an extensive background. Most recently, she served as the chairman of J. Ronald Terwillinger Foundation of Housing America’s Families where … Continue reading

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September 18, 2017

Monday’s Adjudication Roundup

By Jamila Moore

A mortgage holder of a Palm Beach hotel in Florida, filed a claim against a local Florida attorney for securities fraud surrounding an EB-5 visa program. The attorney claims the mortgage holder failed to state a claim upon which relief … Continue reading

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September 15, 2017

Friday’s Government Reports Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently examined the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service (RHS) depletes all of their funds for renewing rental assistant agreements in the 2013-2015 fiscal years. Three factors led to the depletion, “fiscal year … Continue reading

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September 14, 2017

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Deutsche Bank is adamant about their role in following all the rules when issuing mortgage bonds. In fact, the mega bank accuses the government of “concocting a baseless theory of fraud.” The bank maintains the government’s claim is meritless, incorrect, … Continue reading

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September 13, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Did QE Lead Banks to Relax Their Lending Standards? Evidence from the Federal Reserve’s Lsaps, Kurtzman, Luck, and Zimmermann The Mortgage Rate Conundrum, Justiniano, Primiceri, and Tambalotti Competing for Deal Flow in Mortgage Markets, Aiello, Garmaise, and Natividad Law, Institutions … Continue reading

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