Policy

A flow chart from the study that outlines the development proposals and their effects on supply.

How the Affordability Crisis Could Be Solved Within a Generation

A new study from NYU found that a few key reforms could spur the development of millions of new apartments.

Real estate investments managed through AI algorithms

Harvard Executive Training: Real Estate Investment Strategy, AI Models & Data Analytics—December 2026

Register now for this three-part course with data expert Jeff Adler, vice president of Yardi Matrix, and earn CEUs.

Construction starts across the single-family and multifamily sectors

Harvard Housing Study: The Nation’s Market Stays Subdued

Can the industry climb out of the trough?

Kevin Warsh speaks at the press conference following the June 17 announcement

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady at New Chair’s First Meeting

The move was widely expected. Will Kevin Warsh change things?

Photo of New York City Mayor Mamdani at a press conference revealing the Block by Block housing program in May 2026.

NYC Launches Supportive Preservation Program for 39,000 Units

The city’s budget allocation for supportive housing rose to $1 billion.

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.