Posts with tag future of housing

New Urban Dream Stalled by Employers' Move to the Suburbs

In the comments on my earlier post on Gen-Y and the housing market, Travis Robertson makes a number of excellent points. One of them I've heard time and time again when it comes to the Millennials and the new urban dream. Travis writes, "I think we'll see a rise in smaller, urban-style, walkable communities. Lower-income... Continue Reading »

Save the Date: Fannie, Freddie Smackdown Planned

A housing smackdown is coming to Capitol Hill. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has set March 2nd as the date for the first hearing on the future of housing finance. Though sweeping in scope, the review will surely center on the uncertain future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It won't be an easy ride for the embattled... Continue Reading »

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