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The 50-Year Mortgage… Smart Solution or Short-Term Band Aid?
The recent suggestion of the 50-year mortgage is generating buzz in the real estate industry. The Trump Administration recently announced it is working on a plan to improve affordability by allowing buyers to qualify more easily through extending the amortization schedule. But the real question is: will the plan actually make housing more affordable?…
Rent Control: A Tale of Two Cities
Rent control is a topic that hits close to home for me as a Twin Cities resident. Over the past several years, I’ve studied, followed, and analyzed both the Minneapolis and St. Paul rental markets closely—and I’ve seen firsthand how policy decisions shape outcomes…
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