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Restrictive asset limits and complex program rules make it difficult for families to navigate public benefits programs. Raising the Supplemental Security Income program’s asset limit and adopting a universal asset limit would simplify the process and reduce administrative costs.
Changing Real Estate Agent Fees Will Help All Buyers and Sellers but Will Help Some More Than Others As the National Association of Realtors settles recent class-action lawsuits, real estate agent commissions will have to change, but we predict a seller-paid model will remain the preferred option.Rent Reporting Can Help Build Credit. Why Aren’t Smaller-Property Tenants Opting In? New survey data show a high level of misinformation about rent reporting, resulting in many tenants missing out on its benefits.Could Apprenticeships Reduce Recidivism among Young People? Young people have high rates of reoffending once they’ve entered the criminal legal system, but apprenticeships may offer an opportunity to alter their life paths.How Policymakers Can Analyze Public Transit Investments to Increase Equity in Access to Employment New analysis shows that enforcing priority bus lines would increase access to jobs for many DC residents, but additional investments are needed to ensure equitable outcomes.Why a Universal Asset Limit for Public Assistance Programs Would Benefit Both Participants and the Government Restrictive asset limits and complex program rules make it difficult for families to navigate public benefits programs. Raising the Supplemental Security Income program’s asset limit and adopting a universal asset limit would simplify the process and reduce administrative costs.Overcoming Obstacles to the Veterans Administration's Loss Mitigation Options Pandemic-era funding allowed the Veterans Administration more latitude to assist veterans and active-duty service members facing financial difficulties, but those funds are expiring, and borrowers need a new loss mitigation alternative.