The push for rent control
In November 2018, election ballots in California might include a question on rent control. Right now, California law restricts the spread of rent regulations on housing built after 1995, in addition to many older...
Walking tall
Of course, there are some obligatory qualifiers for that optimism. Most economists continue to project sustained moderate growth; but if a national recession takes root, that changes everything. And gone are the days of...
The passive-aggressive boss
If you’re struggling with the effects of your boss’s toxic personality, you aren’t alone. According to Mental Health America’s examination of over 17,000 employees across 19 industries, 64 percent of employees don’t feel their...
When email turns ugly
Lee had spent the entire weekend preparing for the presentation. Not only did he know the numbers inside and out, he was also excited to get some face time with the board. Performing well...
What can multifamily operators do to help fight the flu?
Church services across the country make regular announcements encouraging those not feeling well to stay home, and not shake hands when greeting each other. Hundreds of school districts have officially closed due to widespread absences...
Solar: At what cost?
Finding cheaper sources of power is a no-brainer in any circle. Many in the solar business have learned that to get communities, investors and utilities on board, the conversation must center on economics. And so...
The missing middle
When there is no middle class, and the poor greatly exceed in number, troubles arise, and the state soon comes to an end. - Aristotle While the American Dream may be homeownership, for more and...
Rats, roaches and repairs
Where do renters most enjoy renting? With data from the 2015 American Housing Survey, we were able to crunch the numbers on the cities where renters have the most (and fewest) issues with their...
Private vs. public property rights
Controlling housing rental rates is a classic example of the erosion of private property rights. Traditional rent controls specify a maximum rent that property owners legally may charge for use of their dwelling. Further,...
California’s answer to its housing crisis
With high demand on top of inadequate supply, the meaning of “affordable” in the most desirable locations can be difficult to gauge. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definition,...
Aided by tax credits, adaptive reuse pays off for developers
These adaptive reuse projects are often costlier than new construction and fraught with challenges, but the consensus among developers is that the reward is worth the risk. “It’s economic development,” says Nick Anderson, a developer...
How office politics corrupts potential
The answer is, it’s mixed. On the one hand, science has given us robust tools and powerful theories to quantify the key indicators of future career success, job performance, and leadership effectiveness. On the...
Pump up the volume
Apartment completions in the 150 largest U.S. metros spiked at 395,775 units in 2017, a volume that beats the 2016 level by a significant 46 percent and more than doubles the long-term average. Completions...
Rent control raises housing costs
A new paper analyzes the effects of rent control expansion in the city and finds that it reduced rental housing supply, causing a city wide-rent increase. People are understandably worried about the cost of living,...
NAHB honors five outstanding young professionals
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has honored five individuals from across the country as the 2017 Young Professionals of the Year. The awards were presented last week in Orlando, Fla., during the...
