Policy

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NYC to Invest $4B in Affordable Housing

The financing will support the development and preservation of mixed-income and affordable housing communities.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference.

Mamdani Announces City-Backed Multifamily Insurance Offering

The initiative aims to provide coverage for 100,000 affordable and rent-stabilized units by 2030.

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PropertyCon Special Report: Navigating a Changing Industry

Insights into how property managers can deal with the rapid transformation of their field.

Beth Mace and Mark Zandi at NIC Spring Conference

NIC Special Report: Why Senior Housing Is a Beacon of Hope Amid Economic Uncertainty

While investors face large-scale headwinds, senior housing is gaining momentum as capital returns.

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Austin’s Rent Realignment: From Fastest Growth to Steepest Drop

Local policies drove this shift, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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The Iran War’s Impact on Multifamily: 3 Scenarios

A new report from Marcus & Millichap outlines the potential effects of the conflict, which range from moderate to severe.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the March 18th press conference following the announcement. Screenshot by Gabriel Frank

Fed Holds Rates Amid Economic Volatility

Yet the impact of the Middle East war and other factors could complicate future decisions.

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A Bumpy Road for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Industry groups say that some provisions are counterproductive to the bill’s goals.

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

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

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The DoE Will Run Energy Star. What Does That Mean for Multifamily?

One official called Energy Star a crown jewel that needs to be preserved and protected.