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Housing policy
What We’re Watching for in Housing This Year
As we step into 2026, a mid-term election year, we already see an increased focus on housing affordability from an administration hoping to maintain a GOP majority in Congress....
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Global Housing Puzzle — Australia’s Risky Bet — EU’s Securitization Boost
Affordable homeownership isn't just a challenge in the United States. From Australia to the European Union, nations worldwide grapple with how to expand homeownership and stimulate housing investment....
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Living Too Dangerously?
The recent Los Angeles fires are a stark reminder that Mother Nature's power cannot be ignored. Why it matters: Natural disasters are exacerbating challenges in a housing market already strained by shor...
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Capital Commentary: VOTE!
After a seemingly endless campaign, Election Day is a week away. Of course, millions of voters will exercise their right to vote beforehand via early voting, absentee voting or vote-by-mail options. For...
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Where Trump, Harris Stand on the Housing Crisis
The nation will elect its 47th president in just over two months, and many voters will head to the polls with a primary concern on their minds: the lack of affordable housing....
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Will Manufactured Housing Make a Comeback?
Why is manufactured housing production in decline when so many people need affordable housing options? The latest Capital Commentary examines what’s limiting access to factory-built units costing half a...
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Can Factories Fix Housing?
In the next two issues of Capital Commentary, we dive into the evolving world of factory-built homes and explore the crucial policy shifts needed to supercharge their role in solving the housing crisis....
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Housing Crisis in Rural USA
Iowa’s slogan is the “State of Minds,” and it’s grappling with its own State of Housing. It's a conversation that demands attention from policymakers....
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Closing Costs Crackdown
Lucky families and individuals who find a home to purchase are discovering it costs more than in the past to close the loan....
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Why We Need to Grow Black Homeownership
March has arrived! Spring Training is in full bloom in Florida and Arizona. Who could ask for anything more? (Well, maybe more affordable homes for sale.) Thanks to a recent suggestion from a reader, th...
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