Author name: Ricky Vasquez

The government has lost another bid to prematurely end a multimillion dollar redlining consent order against a bank. Processing Content The Trump administration had sought to terminate a five-year deal reached in 2022 with the New Jersey-based Lakeland Bank. A federal judge last Friday ruled the depository, now owned by Provident Bank, must continue its […]

Legislative efforts to bring back the modern boarding house are gaining steam nationwide, driven by the need for more affordable housing. Several states have passed laws. Others have legislation stalled in committee or awaiting a vote. To build on potential growth from new laws, Atlanta-based PadSplit – the country’s largest co-living marketplace – is launching

Earlier this month, landmark housing legislation became law, marking the most significant federal housing reform in decades. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act rightly seeks to lower the cost of housing by building more homes and expanding access to financing. The next challenge is ensuring those homes remain affordable to own long after closing day.