Freddie Mac study bares ugly truth of racial appraisal gap
Despite all efforts to make appraisals fair, equitable and based on facts, racial appraisal gaps persist — leading to a pervasive wealth gap.
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Author: Amy Platero
Pandemic safety nets improved California’s poverty levels
California’s expanded experimentation with safety net programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 contributed to better outcomes for residents living below the poverty line.
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Small landlords less likely to receive rent
Renters living in larger multifamily buildings were more likely to pay their rent during the pandemic than renters living in smaller units owned by mom-and-pop landlords.
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Tight zoning and low inventory fuel wildfire risk
Low inventory and zoning restrictions incentivize builders to develop in hazardous, fire prone areas.
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Dept of Housing and Community Development flexes new enforcement powers
The California department overseeing the Surplus Land Act is beginning to issue warnings to local agencies that do not provide a portion of their land for low-income housing.
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