Policy

Bypassing NIMBYs to Get More Built

How governments are emboldening developers to forge ahead despite opposition.

The Tuesday rally where Mayor Mamdani unveiled a 112-page plan dubbed "Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era. The initiative calls for creating and preserving 400,000 units of affordable housing over the next decade.

Unpacking Mamdani’s New Housing Plan

We take a closer look at the recently unveiled initiative’s ambitious proposals.

Gavel with documents

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Passed the House. What’s Next?

The revised bill addresses a major provision the Senate proposed in March.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a May 13 press conference

NYC Mayor Announces SPEED Reforms for Affordable Housing

The initiative significantly expedites the city’s permitting and housing lottery systems.

Scott Turner testifies before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 21.

How the New Fed Chair Could Affect Policy, Multifamily Investing

Industry executives on the implications for lending and deal velocity.

A photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaking at the April 29th press conference

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady at Powell’s Last Meeting as Fed Chair

How the central bank moves forward under a new chair is unclear.

Lew Sichelman

Lawmakers Join Opposition to SFR Provision

House members are pushing back against restrictions on which investors can acquire these units.

A screenshot from the webinar featuring Chris Bruen and Jay Parsons.

The K-Shaped Economy Comes for Multifamily

The industry is increasingly bifurcated by asset class and income, industry economist Jay Parsons observed at an NMHC webinar.

A graph of changes in occupied multifamily stock on a basis-point scale

Multifamily Fundamentals Stabilize as Market Demand Diverges

Markets supported by strong domestic migration are better positioned to maintain stability.

Exterior shot featuring Los Angeles' skyline at sunset.

LA Agency Greenlights $102M for Affordable Projects

The funding will serve 10 communities totaling 566 units.