Janneke Ratcliffe

In a world full of acronyms, one we should all familiarize ourselves with is RTL's. Check out Terry Theologides' newest publication which sheds light on this interesting source of capitol for local builders trying to create housing supply. urban.org/research/publi…

Looking for a good mid-day read? I highly encourage you to learn more about the Housing Partnership Network and Equitable Homeownership Collaborative's innovative approach to expanding homeownership in underserved communities. urban.org/research/publi…

From from Ace Hardware to Best Western, Navy Federal Credit Union to New York Life, REI to over 800 rural electric cooperatives, more Americans interact with shared ownership companies than they know. Check out this thought-provoking primer to learn more. urban.org/research/publi…

Join me for a lunch and learn at the @urbaninstitute Institute on March 30th. Monday's discussion will explore the conditions that gave rise to the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act and its impact on homeowners.

New from the @UrbanInstitute- Senate efforts to limit institutional investors could backfire, reducing rental housing supply by up to 72,000 units/year. If supply is the real issue, are we solving the right problem? #AffordableHousing #HousingSupply urban.org/urban-wire/sen…

Why do many communities in Indian Country still lack consistent high-speed internet? A new @urbaninstitute report shows the challenges tribal governments face navigating federal funding and building solutions that can sustain critical broadband networks urban.org/research/publi…

Did you know? Shared equity products are increasingly being used to extract equity. See what Laurie Goodman and Katie Visalli learned from looking at the portfolios of three different providers. urban.org/research/publi…

States are tackling housing #supply and #affordability - read how #Oklahoma is investing in #housing urban.org/research/publi…

Want to know more about how the FHLBank System promotes #lending? Learn more here: urban.org/urban-wire/how…

As federal lawmakers advance the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, see how local land use fits in: urban.org/urban-wire/how…

Have five minutes? Learn more about what Urban scholars have uncovered on the experiences and challenges of people who panhandle underscores the importance of stable, affordable housing FOR ALL. urban.org/research/publi…

🧩 Land use puzzle: how do detention centers fit within communities? 🧩 urban.org/urban-wire/wha…

#Affordability starts at home 🏡urban.org/urban-wire/sta…

Are house prices coming down? Turns out this isn't as simple of a question as it sounds. The answer is: it depends. See our January Chartbook introduction - A Tale of Two Markets - to find out what's going on with the prices of existing homes vs new urban.org/research/publi…

Is time to take up ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortgages) to improve #affordability? See what Laurie Goodman and Ted Tozer think could help. urban.org/urban-wire/how…

HFPC researchers recently revealed how #homeownership anchors economic opportunity throughout the lifecycle for #AANHPI households: urban.org/research/publi…

📊Updated tool alert! @Urbaninstitute's ERAP Index now includes updated data which helps to better show local leaders where emergency rental assistance and other housing resources should be prioritized to support renters in critical need. urban.org/data-tools/map…

Newly Released- Laurie Goodman explains the challenges of increasing #affordability by regulating institutional #investors. urban.org/urban-wire/wil…

Urban Institute and RWJF launched the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program on January 27. If you're a #nonprofit looking to leverage #funding for data projects to catalyze action to improve conditions where you live, apply today! urbn.is/localdatagrant

New research from the @urbaninstitute’s Housing Finance Policy Center explains how the Federal Home Loan Bank System supports local lenders to increase access to funds. More access = more mortgages, small business loans, and in turn, stronger communities. urban.org/research/publi…