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NAHB Releases 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Crisis
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NAHB Releases 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Crisis

The association urges eliminating excessive regulations and other steps. More

Tags: Affordable Housing, Housing Policy, National Association of Home Builders
Lowest-Income Renters Continue to Face Housing Shortage
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Lowest-Income Renters Continue to Face Housing Shortage
By Christine Serlin

The latest report from the NLIHC finds a national shortage of 7.3 million homes... More

Tags: Affordable Housing, Diane Yentel, National Low Income Housing Coalition, Research, Supply and Demand
The Burden of Housing Costs Hits Its Peak
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The Burden of Housing Costs Hits Its Peak
By Leah Draffen

Although rental markets are cooling, evictions are rising and homelessness counts... More

Tags: Housing Trends, Ethan Handelman, HUD, Policy and Regulation, Rents
Tax Agreement Includes Key LIHTC Provisions
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Tax Agreement Includes Key LIHTC Provisions
By Donna Kimura

A 12.5% allocation increase and a reduction in the bond test are part of an... More

Tags: Novogradac & Co., Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, LIHTC, Maria Cantwell, Peter Lawrence
HUD Report Shows Historic Housing Investments
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HUD Report Shows Historic Housing Investments
By Christine Serlin

In the first three years under the Biden-Harris administration, the department... More

Tags: Marcia Fudge , Department of Housing and Urban Development, Affordable Housing, Government Entities, Government Projects
Report Warns More Seniors Will Struggle With Housing and Care Costs
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Report Warns More Seniors Will Struggle With Housing and Care Costs
By Donna Kimura

Nearly 11.2 million older adult households were cost burdened in 2021, reports the... More

Tags: Demographics, Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Elizabeth Chen , Research, Senior Housing
What to Watch on Capitol Hill
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What to Watch on Capitol Hill
By Christine Serlin

Industry advocates focus on housing tax credit improvements. More

Tags: Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, LIHTC, Peter Lawrence, Emily Cadik, Policy
Biden Administration Pushes Commercial-to-Residential Conversions
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Biden Administration Pushes Commercial-to-Residential Conversions
By Christine Serlin

Resources to support conversions include federal financing, technical assistance,... More

Tags: Finance, Bob Broeksmit, Marcia Fudge , Office Space, Government Entities
Most People Are Pro-Building—Just Not in Their Neighborhood
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Most People Are Pro-Building—Just Not in Their Neighborhood
By Leah Draffen

While nearly 80% of respondents of a Redfin survey say they support policies to... More

Tags: new developments, Urban Development, Low-Income Housing, Development, Policy
Broad Coalition Cautions FHFA Against Rent Control
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Broad Coalition Cautions FHFA Against Rent Control
By Christine Serlin

The 18 associations call for the creation of voluntary incentives within Fannie... More

Tags: Finance, National Apartment Association, Rents, Denise Muha, Multifamily
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Nominate Now: AHF Seeks Industry Leaders for 2024 Awards
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Nominate Now: AHF Seeks Industry Leaders for 2024 Awards
By Christine Serlin

The deadline for Hall of Fame and Young Leader nominations is May 31. More

Tags: Leadership, Awards, Affordable Housing
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