HUD Staffing Crisis Threatens Housing Programs
HUD proposed reorganizing after losing 35% of staff, then withdrew the plan unexpectedly. What it means for housing programs and landlords in 2027.
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Community Land Trusts: A Tool for Permanent Affordable Housing Preservation
Community land trusts offer a model for permanently removing housing from speculative markets. As California’s affordable housing subsidy pipeline faces expiration cliffs, CLTs are gaining traction as a preservation tool.
Read moreUnderstanding AB 1482: California's Statewide Rent Control Law Explained
AB 1482, California’s Tenant Protection Act of 2019, imposes rent increase caps and just-cause eviction requirements on most California rental properties. This guide explains what landlords need to know.
Read more440,000 Affordable Homes at Risk: The Subsidy Cliff
More than 440,000 federally assisted homes will lose subsidies before 2030. California faces particular risk as aging buildings and rising costs threaten affordability protections.
Read moreHow Institutional Investors Are Reshaping Affordable Housing in California
Institutional investors have acquired hundreds of thousands of California rental properties over the past decade. Research documents the effects on rent levels, eviction rates, and neighborhood stability — with significant implications for affordable housing preservation.
Read moreWhy Small Landlords Are Leaving California — And What It Means for Renters
Small landlords are selling California rental properties at an accelerating rate. The reasons are more complex than financial returns — and the consequences for affordable housing are severe.
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