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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
New Current Population Survey/Housing Vacancy Survey Annual Statistics: 2017
FEB. 27, 2018 — Today the U.S. Census Bureau released annual statistics for the 2017 rental and homeowner vacancy rates, homeownership rates and characteristics of units available for rent for the United States, regions, states and the 75 largest metropolitan...
Rising Rents force some families into homelessness-newsok.com
Oklahoma City is experiencing increased rents which in turn is increasing homelessness of families with children. Read more here> http://newsok.com/article/5583987 A growing problem Lisa and her daughter were among hundreds of families with children who experience...
Mortgage Fraud and Disparities
Cook County Judge Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Scheme https://www.housingwire.com/articles/42544-sitting-cook-county-judge-convicted-in-mortgage-fraud-scheme?eid=407527132&bid=2006327 Vanguard Funding Senior Execs Admit to Embezzling $89 Million...
Get It Back Campaign- Tax Credits for People Who Work
Tax season is here and the Get It Back Campaign has just released a video that explains what the EITC is, how it works, and who qualifies for it. It's concise, easy to understand, and agencies can use it to help clients, volunteers, and community employees better...
Government no longer to enforce Federal guidances -Update from National Consumer Law Center
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/us/politics/legal-violations-federal-rules.html The Justice Department has issued a sweeping new policy against the use of guidance documents: Under the revised policy, Ms. Brand said, the Justice Department will not “use its...