Policy

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.

Exterior rendering depicting The Pacific Cos.' affordable housing project dubbed Twin Park Landing in Reseda, Calif.

Why 40K Affordable Homes Are Stalled in California

A new report illuminates the challenges of getting shovels in the ground.

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The Right Zoning Can Solve the Workforce Housing Dilemma. Here’s How.

Policy reform is step one to boosting attainable supply.

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New York Kicks Off $150M Workforce Housing Development Fund

The vehicle aims to meet the housing demand spurred by Micron’s $100 billion investment in the state.

Live Local and ED-1: How Does Policy Drive Development?

A close-up look at Florida and L.A. initiatives that take distinct approaches to expanding affordable and workforce housing.

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Industry Groups Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Housing Act

Now that the House has voted, advocates are urging the Senate to move promptly on a final bill.

A map of the U.S. showing which states will see increases or decreases in their number of opportunity zones.

New Census Data Points to Decline in Opportunity Zone Eligibility

What do the revised criteria mean for the future of the program?