According to NeighborWorks 60% of individuals with student debt say it is an obstacle to owning a home. This is a great example of why we need more #affordablehousing options nationwide. Check out washingtonpost.com/business/2018/… for the full story--- The Washington Post #BuildLouder

Agree or disagree- this true intellectual integrity. More of this is needed. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Now that the #BUILDAct has passed the Senate, communities all over the world will be able to build infrastructure and increase job creation. Visit youtu.be/3DuH7Irjtlc for more information on the #BUILDAct---#BuildLouder

I'm delighted to announce the launch of LocalHousingSolutions.org -- a comprehensive guide to local housing policy. This tool will be extremely useful for cities, towns and counties that want to strengthen their housing strategies. abtassociates.com/who-we-are/new…

Nonprofits are often uncertain about what they can legally do leading up to an election and therefore hold back, but there’s a lot that can be done. bit.ly/SF192TheAnswer Our Homes,Our Votes Nonprofit VOTE #electionday #election2018

.Ivanka Trump on how #BUILDAct fits into U.S. National Security goals by providing “alternative financing” for developing nations ⁦CGTN America⁩ @cgtnofficial

Mark Green, USAID Administrator & Ray Washburne, CEO of OPIC discuss formation of US International Development Finance Corp. & how it will be used to counter Beijing’s financing efforts in developing nations. CGTN America @cgtnofficial

Hurricanes Matthew and Florence highlighted the need for affordable housing. Today, Gov. Cooper joined FayettevilleHabitat in announcing Oakridge Estates, a project that will build affordable homes for dozens of families—including storm survivors.

Millennials aren’t breaking traditions. They’re just broke. washingtonpost.com/opinions/mille…

What is the right housing price-to-income ratio? New research shows the median ratio across the U.S. is 3.3 (i.e. a home price = 3.3x household income) but the ratios vary substantially across metro areas ow.ly/9Yjy30mXR4d American Enterprise Institute

Interesting....

Low-income families are paying the price during the government #shutdown as housing support falters and workers go without paychecks --- habitat.org/newsroom/2019/… via Habitat for Humanity Jonathan Reckford

We’re not going to play small ball on housing. No Californian should spend their whole paycheck to keep a roof over their head or live in constant fear of eviction. la.curbed.com/2019/1/10/1817…

At the national level, housing affordability is down from last month and down from a year ago. Housing affordability declined from a year ago in November moving the index down 10.6% from 161.0 to 144.0. bit.ly/2Fo7lqm

View the recently released 2019 Aspiring Home Buyer Profile, which takes an in depth examination of the consumer preferences of non-homeowners. ow.ly/oEzb50koatQ #NARHOME

Upzoning Will Not Solve the Housing Crisis - My Bloomberg CityLab take on the important new @yfreemark study: citylab.com/life/2019/01/z…

This certainly is the optimistic view.... washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0…

Ben Carson: Our affordable-housing policy is failing. We need a new approach. - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/ben-c…