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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
How Our Disaster Recovery Should Improve in the Face of Stronger Hurricanes In a 2019 post, Urban researchers studied a sample of 88 disasters to uncover patterns in recovery speed and administration.What Happens When States Adopt Permitless Carry Laws? In Kansas and Missouri, adults can carry concealed firearms in certain public places without a permit.Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit Can Support Older Working Americans Staying in the workforce longer can help seniors make ends meet and improve their retirement security.The Surge of Investors in Single-Family Homes Raises Three Concerns Last year, investors purchased one-fifth of all single-family starter homes on the market, double the number they bought 20 years ago."Free College" Does Not Eliminate Student Debt Making public college tuition “free” might have a smaller impact on student debt than many expect.Five Elements Cities Need to Address "Hypervacancy" and Catalyze Neighborhood Recovery Reclaiming vacant properties is a complex problem requiring collaborative approaches.