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ORIGINAL RESEARCH & ECONOMIC COMMENTARY

Affordability Concerns Heightened Amid Rent Inflation, Economic Uncertainty

Residential rents have risen substantially as inflation surged for other essential items like food and gas, raising the importance of housin

What To Know About The Fed’s Next Move

The Fed is geared for another 75 bps rate-hike September, but in the background looms a debate about what they can and should do.

Diplomas and Due Dates are Keeping Americans Out of the Labor Force

There has been a sizable shift in people referencing family responsibilities as their rationale for staying out of the labor market.

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Housing and Commercial Real Estate

The Inflation Reduction Act will introduce changes to climate, energy, and health policy— but what impact, if any, will it have on CRE?

How the Labor Market Impacts Tenant Performance

A Chandan Economics analysis of the relationship between Google searches, unemployment insurance (UI) claims, and on-time payment rates.

On-time Rent Payments Have Recovered, But Lower-Income Households Still Lag Behind.

The timeliness of rent payments has steadily improved from pandemic-related stress, but performance varies among income groups.

Gateway Markets Show Signs of A Rebound

A significant laggard at the beginning of the pandemic, independent landlords in Gateway markets (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco,...

New Census Data Show Population in Sun Belt Continues to Boom

New Census Data Shows Population in Sun Belt Continues to Boom

Addressing Racial Inequities in Housing: Case Studies for Success

Racial wealth disparities in the United States are well documented, and as a primary tool for wealth-building, housing sits at the forefront