Housing policy

Apr 26, 2024

What the nationwide shift in real estate fees means for homebuyers and agents
A landmark ruling by a U.S. District judge is set to revolutionize the real estate industry by altering how agents are paid. This change, stemming from a Missouri class action lawsuit, challenges the traditional practice of sellers' agents covering buyers' agents' fees, aiming to eliminate price-fixing. Discover the implications of this pivotal decision and how it could reshape the home-buying landscape for everyone, especially first-time buyers. Read on to explore the depths of this significant shift.
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Jan 31, 2023

Governor Hochul’s statewide plan to tackle New York’s housing crisis
The New York Housing Compact. Review and summary of Governor Hochul’s newly announced strategy to address New York’s housing crisis.
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Oct 14, 2022

Review of Proposition HHH and what to expect from the new United to House L.A. measure?
Housing policy initiatives in Los Angeles (part 02). Review of the new taxation proposal to tackle the housing shortage and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, as supported by a powerful grassroots movement.
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Aug 22, 2022

How government funding is distributed
Government funding of affordable housing, Part 2 (series). In this second installment of our series on government funding of affordable housing, we talk about the financing institutions that manage and distribute the funds, their background, and how they operate.
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Jul 27, 2022

Government funding programs
Government funding of affordable housing (part 01). When it comes to building, and funding affordable housing, sources are limited and there are many obstacles. In this blog, we take a look at the different funding sources available to developers.
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Jun 7, 2022

The history of affordable housing programs
Government funding of affordable housing (series). In this blog, we discuss the history of government-sponsored affordable housing programs, our progress, and the work that still needs to be done.
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May 18, 2022

Progress & problems with financing housing for the LA homeless
Evaluation of Proposition HHH, a government program to finance the construction of 10,000 housing units in Los Angeles for the homeless population.
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