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Breakdown of the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act and its provisions for housing production and affordable housing.
By John Nelson Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are scaling up their multifamily loan production this year while their partner servicers and underwriters are aggressively pursuing new business. The Federal… The post Fannie, Freddie Enter Bullish Phase appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business .
By Steve Wernick For years, church-owned land and government parcels sat unused in the middle of Florida’s housing shortage. They were available in theory, but off-limits in practice. Now, through… The post Florida’s Live Local Amendments Remove Barriers and Open New Doors for Workforce and Affordable Housing…
Examines how neuro-inclusive design in affordable housing can address the shortage affecting millions of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Examines how rising insurance premiums, shrinking coverage and climate risk threaten preservation of multifamily affordable housing, with policy and practitioner strategies.
Argues for an abundance-plus-affordability approach, cataloging state/local financing and operating incentives beyond LIHTC and rental assistance.
CBRE IM perspectives piece on affordable housing as an institutional investment opportunity and its social impact thesis.
NAHB economics blog examining manufactured homes (5.4% of U.S. housing stock) as affordable supply for rural and lower-income households, plus financing and zoning barriers.
ULI Europe systems map and report identifying 12 intervention areas to decarbonize existing and new affordable housing across Europe.
NMHC research note reconciling record apartment completions with the persistent multi-million-unit shortage constraining affordability for lower-income renters.
CBRE Capital Markets Conversations with the firm's Affordable Housing Vice Chairman on sector resilience, bipartisan policy support, and 2025 acquisition-rehab investment strategies.
Supporters of travel trailers, Park Model RVs, and tiny homes say they offer a faster, less expensive path to housing people experiencing homelessness. The challenge is navigating building codes, zoning restrictions, and infrastructure costs.
By Crystal Jackson and Aryne Bailey In conventional multifamily, it’s easy to assume that competition is driven by what residents can see: upgraded finishes, new amenity packages or the latest… The post The Operational Standard Residents Expect — And Why It’s Higher Than Ever appeared first on Multifamily &…
Architect Alan Pullman, AIA, founding partner of Studio One Eleven, discusses how a philosophy rooted in repairing and strengthening existing places grew to encompass affordable housing, adaptive reuse, community engagement, and a broader understanding of what buildings can do for people and communities.
Kim Avant-Babb shares lessons from community-centered real estate development, racial equity, redevelopment training, and neighborhood revitalization.
There has been a longstanding perception that an investment in affordable housing could not generate alpha, but new economic forces are turning a social challenge into a compelling institutional opportunity. The post Beyond Motivation: Why Invest in US Affordable Housing? And Why Now? appeared first on AFIRE .
The CEO Perspective, by Michael Brooks January 21, 2026 I spent much of my downtime over the holidays catching up on the myriad reports released by various government, not-for-profit, and for-profit entities that describe Canada’s housing challenges. The language that […] The post Re-Assessing the Housing Problem…
Tips and best practices on the HUD Express Lane. The post Unlocking Momentum: New Advantages Emerging Across HUD’s Section 232 LEAN Program appeared first on Lument .
TPG leaders discuss how asset-based finance is expanding across housing, commercial real estate, and digital infrastructure as bank retrenchment and structural demand reshape private credit.
The commentary argues that after near-term disruption the multifamily sector faces a constructive outlook, supported by steady rental demand and a moderating supply pipeline. Mid-market and affordable units continue to see steady absorption.
Morgan Stanley explores how higher mortgage rates and limited supply are reshaping affordability, and why homeownership may remain out of reach for many buyers.