Frontline workers are at greatest risk of housing shortage

A new study from the Urban Land Institute shows that middle-income households of frontline workers are being impacted most significantly by exacerbated housing shortages as a result of the pandemic. Continue reading

California Gov. on homeless crisis: ‘Doing nothing no longer an option’

In his State of the State address on Wednesday California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a call for the state to address its crisis. Continue reading

Nebraska attempts to stave off housing crisis with upzoning plan

As home values slowly creep up, Nebraska legislators are attempting to curtail a possible affordability crisis with three housing-related bills. Continue reading

Oregon’s biggest city is clashing over controversial proposal to upzone

The Portland City Council gave the public 2 days to comment on plans to change zoning in residential neighborhoods. Residents still showed up hours early to testify. Continue reading

California Realtors support bills to dramatically boost housing supply

The California Association of Realtors has put its considerable might behind several proposed bills meant to boost the state’s housing supply. Continue reading

Say hello to your new CFPB director, Kathy Kraninger

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finally has a non-temporary leader. On Thursday, the Senate voted 50-49 along party lines, with no Democrat voting in support, to approve Kathy Kraninger as the new head of CFPB. Continue reading