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ORIGINAL RESEARCH & ECONOMIC COMMENTARY

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.

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?

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

How To Bring Housing Back Within Reach

Dr. Sam Chandan is joined by Ed Pinto, Director of the Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss his recent...

The Great Inflation Debate

As the economy heats up, inflation jitters rise. These days, the most significant disagreement between economists isn’t your age-old tax...

The Evolving Challenges of Affordable Housing

Dr. Sam Chandan sits down with Arthanais Williams, Managing Director for Affordable Housing at Arbor Realty Trust. Dr. Chandan and...

COVID Relief 2.0: Analysis, Reaction, and the Path Ahead

After months of gridlock, Washington approved and passed a new $900B COVID-relief bill in law in December. Despite its delay, the new...

Wait to Stimulate? A Tough Bargain for Americans

Anxiety hit US markets this week as negotiations on a new stimulus package appeared to fizzle out. On Tuesday, the White House signaled that