Regulation imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs. This staggering figure comes from new research released last week by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). In a... Continue Reading
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The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in Maryland have seen the adoption of numerous state and local laws and regulations aimed at reducing our community’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use of... Continue Reading
The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in the District have seen the adoption of numerous laws and regulations aimed at reducing the city’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use of energy, many of... Continue Reading
The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in Virginia have seen the adoption of numerous state and local laws and regulations aimed at reducing the Commonwealth’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use... Continue Reading
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions and Homelessness New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness. The... Continue Reading
The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy The impact that the commercial office sector has on the District’s economy cannot be ignored. In addition to providing a productive work environment for tens of thousands of local businesses and workers, commercial... Continue Reading
The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy The impact that the commercial office sector has on the Virginia economy cannot be ignored. In addition to providing a productive work environment for hundreds of thousands of local businesses and workers, commercial and... Continue Reading
Situation Growing Dire for Maryland Housing Providers The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on rental housing providers operating in Suburban Maryland. Many communities face enormous outstanding delinquencies that only continue to grow with each passing month. With a significant... Continue Reading
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions and Homelessness New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness. The... Continue Reading
New Research Shows Rental Assistance Most Effective Means of Reducing Homelessness, Avoiding Evictions New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness.... Continue Reading
When will Virginia return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential... Continue Reading
When will D.C. return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential workers... Continue Reading