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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
Change happens: It’s how we prepare for it that matters Completely preventing instability isn’t realistic. But with the right strategies in place, we can minimize the effects.Stabilizing children’s lives: Insights for research and action Too many children do not have a stable foundation, and instability in one or more areas threatens their well-being.Selling distressed loans to investors significantly cuts foreclosure rates The evidence from the FHA and FHFA is unequivocal: loan sales programs are highly valuable to taxpayers, borrowers, and investors.Increasing access to mortgages for minorities Over the past 10 years, the mortgage lending environment has seen a large swing in credit availability. The effects have been most dramatic for minority populationsSupporting sector strategies through collaboration between state workforce and economic development State-level collaboration can help drive cross-system partnerships and better leverage state government funding to support economic prosperity.