In this episode, we take a virtual walk down Main Street and look at why they're so important to communities, why they may be at risk and what can be done about it.
Steve and Corey look back at 2020 and note a few of their favorite things including books, music, TV and movies, as well as podcasts. More
Farmworkers are a small portion of the housing market. Their complex housing needs highlight both seasonal and regional affordability issues for rental housing. More
Renter affordability remains a curious topic in the face of the pandemic. More
Understanding consumer sentiment, in the midst of a pandemic, is a challenge. More
Permanent supportive housing combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people. More
Learn more about how mixed-income and mixed-use housing helps to create vibrant communities. More
Urban planning initiatives, such as the development of our national highway system, often have long-term effects on a community's economic growth and equitable development. More
The first half of 2020 is essentially the tale of two economies. The unprecedented nature of this crisis will impact the housing market, but to what extent is still unknown. More
Learn more about strategies for increasing affordable housing amid the COVID-19 economic crisis. More
Recent zoning changes in Minneapolis and Oregon are furthering the conversation about how to tackle housing affordability. More
Addressing the affordability crisis will require innovations that extend beyond just building more inventory. More
Everyone benefits when families have affordable, stable housing. More
Our green initiatives support workforce housing, contribute to building sustainable communities and encourage positive social and environmental practices. More
Solving the housing shortage involves understanding complex, local housing policies and how they affect supply. More
Learn about some of the innovations and grassroots initiatives from this year's Ivory Prize winners. More
Small properties are a critical source of affordable multifamily rentals. More
As a way of saying thank you to our listeners, we want to share some of our fun moments that didn't make the cut. More
Education, health care and community stability and are a driving force for social impact investing. More
Live from the Optigo 2019 conference! Learn how Bridge Investment Group helps acquire, operate and preserve affordability in high-need markets. More
Vacancy rates continue to be low and the cost to rent is on the rise. So how do these factors contribute to rental demand? More
Real estate prices impact the average renter and homeowner, whether they realize it or not. More
Low mortgage rates, strong property price appreciation and a larger multifamily debt market. Will we see more of the same in 2020? More
Children living with their parents and parents living with their children. Two different ends of the housing spectrum, but both trends are greatly affecting homeownership across the country. More
Is housing affordability a supply problem or an income distribution problem? More
Live from Optigo 2019! Toger Swanson from Kutak Rock LLP joins Steve and Corey to discuss affordability challenges and emerging trends in the multifamily market. More
There is a lot happening at the grassroots level to address housing affordability that many people don’t know about. The Ivory Prize helps to raise awareness and supports these innovations. More
Learn about the history of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program – from its inception to today – and the role it has played in the affordable housing market. More
Rural and urban challenges, homelessness, veterans and workforce housing development – Oregon has an ambitious statewide housing plan to address these and other affordable housing issues. More
In just five years, the SBL program has funded more than 10,000 loans, totaling over $25 billion in volume. So what is the impact on local communities? More
For many low-wage workers, rental housing is often too expensive. So why can’t everyday people afford affordable housing? More
40 million residents, rural and urban landscapes, and homelessness. Just a few of the factors in California's affordability crisis. More
A lot of people think about rental affordability as a big city issue. So what is the correlation between population growth and affordability? More
What are the impacts of natural disasters on the multifamily housing market? More
How can innovative construction methods such as modular and manufactured housing help close the supply gap? More
How does the overall shortage of housing supply contribute to the affordability crisis? More
How does Public Housing relate to educational outcomes, health partnerships and employment trends? More
Minnesota has been at the forefront in trying to get ahead of the affordability challenge. More
Can tax relief incent individuals and investors to benefit unrelated communities? More
Listen in as hosts Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber discuss RAD with Tom Davis, Director of the Office of Recapitalization Program at HUD. More
Listen in as hosts Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber address rental affordability with Andrew Aurand, vice president for research at NLIHC. More
Listen in as Steve and Corey discuss the challenges to fully implementing tenant protections in Manufactured Housing Communities. More
Listen in as hosts Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber discuss our Green Advantage® program and provide insights into cost-effective green practices for workforce housing. More
July 31, 2020
Strong overall performance during the past decade is a key factor in the possible outcomes we may see the rest of this year as the effects of the pandemic unfold.
Meg McElgunn
Senior Director, Freddie Mac SBL Production
Corey Aber
Senior Director of Mission, Policy and Strategy
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