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Streamlining increases the success of mortgage modifications by 34 percent Fannie Mae created the streamlined modification program to help more borrowers in distress avoid foreclosure.Immigrant workers play key roles in local economies and merit investment Are immigrants getting the skills they need to advance their careers, unlock better wages, and meet employer demand?Why the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Matters for Rural Communities The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act poses risks for the availability of affordable rental housing in rural America.New York City is the first city to report on global sustainability goals. It shouldn’t be the last. Other cities can—and should—follow New York's lead in aligning the SDGs with local priorities and tracking and publicly reporting on local progress.How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act puts affordable housing production at risk As rents rise and incomes stagnate, changes in the LIHTC program’s production could have serious consequences for the communities dependent on it.The state of millennial homeownership If the homeownership rate for millennials had stayed the same as previous generations, there would be about 3.4 million more homeowners today.