Podcasts about Affordable housing

James Solomon, mayor-elect of Jersey City, talks about his plans and priorities for when he takes office as mayor of Jersey City this January. 

Brad DeHays — Founder and CEO of Connect Real Estate and Connect Housing Blocks.Brad's journey spans from buying small distressed properties while still in college to leading one of the most ambitious housing manufacturing platforms in the country. Through Connect Real Estate, Brad has revitalized some of Ohio's most overlooked landmarks — transforming abandoned power plants, trolley barns, and historic buildings into vibrant new community anchors.That same entrepreneurial vision inspired him to launch Connect Housing Blocks (CHB), a 630,000-square-foot modular housing facility anchored in Ohio, now one of the largest modular housing factories in the world. Using state-of-the-art equipment and prefabrication methods, CHB produces high-quality apartments from start to finish, eliminating nearly all measuring, cutting, and heavy lifting—the result: faster, more consistent, and more affordable housing production at scale.In our conversation, which took place on site at CHB, Brad shares how he's navigated multiple chapters of starting and scaling Connect, the founding insight that drove him to take on industrial-scale modular housing, how he engages communities and leverages public–private partnerships, his unique approach to talent and culture, and his vision for solving the housing crisis by massively scaling up production capability.00:00:00 - The Birth of an Innovative Solution00:04:50 - Understanding the Housing Crisis00:09:56 - Reinventing Construction Processes00:15:59 - Scaling Modular Housing Production00:21:55 - Transforming the Construction Timeline00:32:46 - Vision for the Future of Housing00:36:43 - Scaling Modular Construction: A Game Changer00:42:34 - The Future of Modular Housing: Opportunities and Challenges00:47:17 - Design and Aesthetics in Modular Construction00:52:56 - Labor Challenges in the Construction Industry00:56:16 - Cultural Dynamics and Employee Empowerment01:01:05 - Looking Ahead: Growth and Future Prospects-----LINKS:https://connecthousingblocks.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/braddehays/-----SPONSOR:Roundstone InsuranceRoundstone Insurance is proud to sponsor Lay of The Land. Founder and CEO, Michael Schroeder, has committed full-year support for the podcast, recognizing its alignment with the company's passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and community leadership.Headquartered in Rocky River, Ohio, Roundstone was founded in 2005 with a vision to deliver better healthcare outcomes at a more affordable cost. To bring that vision to life, the company pioneered the group medical captive model — a self-funded health insurance solution that provides small and mid-sized businesses with greater control and significant savings.Over the past two decades, Roundstone has grown rapidly, creating nearly 200 jobs in Northeast Ohio. The company works closely with employers and benefits advisors to navigate the complexities of commercial health insurance and build custom plans that prioritize employee well-being over shareholder returns. By focusing on aligned incentives and better health outcomes, Roundstone is helping businesses save thousands in Per Employee Per Year healthcare costs.Roundstone Insurance — Built for entrepreneurs. Backed by innovation. Committed to Cleveland.-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Adam Balsinger shares how he went from broke with no experience to building a thriving investment portfolio that prioritizes freedom, family, and creative cash flow using co-living and wholesaling strategies anyone can start with.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-broke-beginnings-to-true-freedom-through-smart-investing-with-adam-balsinger/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:58) - Welcoming Adam Balsinger and Holiday Small Talk(02:10) - Adam's Background in Sales and Early Entrepreneurial Life(03:12) - What Drew Adam Toward Real Estate Investing(06:10) - Family Influence, Time Freedom, and Early Wealth Awareness(10:45) - First Exposure to Rental Income and the Real Estate Lightbulb Moment(12:19) - Transition From Flipping Houses to Wholesaling(15:45) - Scaling Deals and the Reality of Fix and Flip Margins(18:07) - Moving Into Multifamily and Apartment Syndication(20:03) - Market Risk, Cap Rates, and Lessons From 2022(23:27) - Pivoting Away From Syndications and Reassessing Strategy(24:55) - Focus on Affordable Housing and Small Multifamily Units(27:47) - Introduction to Co Living and Rent by the Room Strategy(29:27) - Comparing Section 8 Income Versus Co Living Cash Flow(31:34) - Short Term and Mid Term Rental Comparisons(33:07) - Mid Term Rentals and Market Demand Insights(36:09) - Property Management, PadSplit, and Tenant Vetting(39:59) - Golden Nugget Advice for New Investors(44:03) - Recommended Books and Investor Mindset(47:19) - Tax Strategies, 1031 Exchanges, and Investor Advantages(47:52) - Where to Follow Adam and Community Resources(48:38) - Final Thoughts and Episode Closing DisclaimerContact Adam Balsingerhttps://www.facebook.com/adambalsinger/https://www.instagram.com/theadambalsinger/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1164343795565413/https://youtube.com/@theinvestorboardroom5630 If Adam's journey taught you anything, it's this: you don't need to have it all figured out to start. Just take action and stay the course. For more life-changing stories and strategies, visit https://reiagent.com

Aleks Gampel is COO and Co-founder at Cuby, a company rethinking how homes are built in the middle of a nationwide housing crisis. The cost of housing has soared while construction productivity has barely budged in decades, and today's homes are still built through slow, wasteful, and carbon-intensive processes that aren't designed for escalating climate risks. Instead of shipping prefab boxes across the country, Cuby asks what it would look like if housing finally had its assembly line moment—and the factory moved to where homes are needed. Their mobile microfactories are inflatable, rapidly deployable facilities that manufacture standardized home components on or near the job site using mostly unskilled labor, then assemble houses in a predictable, repeatable way. In this conversation, Aleks unpacks the roots of the housing shortage, why past modular attempts fell short, and how Cuby's model could change what's possible for housing affordability, waste reduction, and resilience.Episode recorded on Nov 20, 2025 (Published on Dec 16, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [4:40] Causes for the housing crisis today  [8:17] Emissions associated with housing and how Cuby differs[12:54] An overview of  industrialized construction [16:43] Main challenges with industrialized construction[19:25] Cuby's antithesis to centralized gigafactories in construction[27:08] How Cuby's inflatable mobile microfactory works[30:17] Cuby's European headquarters and China facility [31:57] Cuby's single-family home design [33:30] The company's business model[37:52] Why Cuby isn't displacing jobs [38:55] The company's funding to date [40:15] What's next for Cuby Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In this conversation, John Kucewicz shares his journey into mobile home park investment, discussing the unique appeal of this asset class, the strategies for acquiring parks, and the challenges faced by owners. He emphasizes the importance of education, community development, and understanding market dynamics, while also addressing the issues of distress in mobile home parks and the need for effective management and tenant relations.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Governor Moore calls a special legislative session to install a new speaker. The session will consider veto overrides but not redistricting. UMBC Maryland issues poll results show a clear message on what's on the minds of residents. A new affordable housing project in Montgomery County, Md, provides 98 units for $55 million. How to advocate to MCPS. The county tries to build sidewalks in the Takoma-Langley area but stranger danger is brought up. And more. Music by Kara Levchenko.

Affordable housing continues to be a major topic of concern across the East End. New housing initiatives in Southampton and East Hampton will attempt to address it. The panel also outlines how frequent ICE sweeps and the presence of ICE officers is creating an air of great anxiety, especially among the Spanish-speaking community. Plus, the need for improvement to cellular tower and related infrastructure is becoming unavoidable.This week's panel is:Joe Shaw, Consulting Editor at The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Editor-in-chief at The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher of RiverheadLocalAlek Lewis, Staff Reporter at NewsdayJack Motz, Staff Reporter at The Express News GroupEnjoying this show? Rate and review us, and send this episode to someone who should hear it. Together we can keep community news alive on the East End.------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here.Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices | for Android devices

Affordable housing continues to be a major topic of concern across the East End. New housing initiatives in Southampton and East Hampton will attempt to address it. The panel also outlines how frequent ICE sweeps and the presence of ICE officers is creating an air of great anxiety, especially among the Spanish-speaking community. Plus, the need for improvement to cellular tower and related infrastructure is becoming unavoidable.This week's panel is:Joe Shaw, Consulting Editor at The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Editor-in-chief at The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher of RiverheadLocalAlek Lewis, Staff Reporter at NewsdayJack Motz, Staff Reporter at The Express News GroupEnjoying this show? Rate and review us, and send this episode to someone who should hear it. Together we can keep community news alive on the East End.------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here.Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices | for Android devices

After years of stalled plans and unfulfilled promises of affordable housing near the Barclays Center, David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on a new plan for housing at Atlantic Yards. 

Welcome back to The Starting Line Podcast with host Cole Taylor!In this episode, Cole interviews Sam Wegert, entrepreneur, founder of Scale Your CoLiving, and the #1 authority in the coliving space. We discuss an exploding real estate method, how to treat your business like ministry, and secrets to financial freedom.Tune in!Connect with our guest;https://www.instagram.com/samwegerthttps://scaleyourrealestate.com/Our resources:Book a call with us here:Business Coaching Health Coaching Free health resources & community:The Optimized Entrepreneur GroupFree faith brotherhood:www.facebook.com/groups/winnerscirclebrotherhood/Connect with Cole:www.instagram.com/coledavidtaylorwww.cole360.com

The politically-connected developers of a new affordable-housing building have walked away with millions more than experts say is typical — and taxpayers footed the bill. That's one takeaway from a big Washington Post investigation, and it also goes a long way to explaining just why it's so hard to build affordable housing in the city. Steve Thompson, the reporter behind the investigation, is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 11th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Real Estate Developer Booker T. Washington is teaming up with Rapper Killer Mike to bring affordable housing to their hometown of Atlanta. There remains a wide gap between the number of Black and White homeowners in the U.S., and the pair are working to make homeownership more attainable for the Black community with their micro-home concept. So far, they’ve produced $60 million in real estate developments in the Atlanta area. Now, Washington joins “Closer Look with Rose Scott” to discuss their new $13 million project, give his insight on the housing market, and share his long term strategy for making housing more accessible and affordable. We also revisit another unique affordable home project. Shipping containers travel all over the world and are constantly reused for transporting goods. Wanona Satcher, the CEO and founder of Mākhers Studio, sees even more potential in the durable, steel boxes. Back in February, Satcher gave the “Closer Look” team a tour of her East Point warehouse, and shared her vision for turning shipping containers into affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/10/25 Affordable Housing Advisory Board by City of Lawrence

Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd's partnership with Arbor Homes and others is meeting the need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.

The super-rich in East Hampton, Long Island want nothing to do with affordable housing for the maids and butlers. More with Chris Conley on the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a split vote from the Seattle City Council on the latest contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild, a changing story on Seattle's response to nightlife crime, a growing bailout for affordable housing, a wrongful death case that raises new questions about the CHOP protest area from 2020, and a crowded election ballot coming your way in 2026. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

The Real Issues with Affordable Housing & Government InvolvementIn this episode, Vito discusses the challenges of affordable housing and the role of government in exacerbating these issues. He emphasizes the inefficiencies and overregulation by government entities that complicate access to affordable housing, highlighting how this is not constrained to a particular political viewpoint. Additionally, Vito examines how government policies affect other sectors, such as education and welfare. He shares insights from personal and professional experiences related to property values and real estate trends in the Bay Area. The episode wraps up with a look at current real estate listings and market trends in Santa Clara County.America's affordable housing crisis: Why it's worse than everSanta Clara County Highs and Lows PROBATE AND ESTATE SALESLos Gatos Home of the Week Santa Clara County Price Reductions FREE HOME BUYER CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/HomebuyerchecklistHome Inspection CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/homeinspectionchecklist 00:00 Introduction: Is Affordable Housing Really Our Problem?00:24 Government's Role in Housing Crisis01:01 Personal Experiences and Views on Government Aid01:42 Challenges of Affordable Housing02:51 Discussion on Housing Market and Taxes05:43 Los Gatos Home of the Week09:01 Conclusion and Contact Information

In California, mobile homes make up to 6% of the state's housing stock. With as many as 300,000 homes in 5,000 mobile home parks in the state, they play a critical role in providing affordable housing. But state laws and efforts by for-profit developers to buy up mobile home communities are putting this kind of housing at risk. We talk to experts about the challenges mobile home owners face. Guests: Bruce Stanton, general counsel, Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Mary Currie, resident, Marin Valley Mobile Country Club Randy Keller, advocacy manager, manufactured home parks acquisition, California Center for Cooperative Development Mariah Thompson, senior litigator, California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 9, 2025- New York State Association for Affordable Housing President & CEO Carlina Rivera makes the case for increased subsidies to preserve and develop affordable housing, considers how to reduce residential insurance costs, and addresses legislative efforts to get the state into the business of affordable housing constructions.

First, California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a warning letter to the city of Del Mar. Then, we bring you the details of the recent arrest of a Ukrainian woman at her green card appointment. Next, a political storm is brewing that could have major consequences for the city. Followed by, recent findings from the Air Pollution Control district survey. Finally, a conversation on political division amongst Americans.

Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states. Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire? Please review the $38M to Preserve Affordable Housing in Kentwood. Please recap that Grand Opening from the McDaniel Apartments at Andy's Place? Wellspring Apartments broke ground in Southfield, tell us about that? I'm sure Chris and Mark have other subjects to cover too (or generally review market conditions in late 2025). » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson to Tuesday's  "Connecticut Today" on what might be coming up next in the General Assembly after the signing of a revised housing bill by Gov. Ned Lamont (00:28). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about stability and funding for the state's Affordable Care Act exchange (11:27)

We'll be joined by Mayor Jim Paine of Superior, first to discuss a weekend incident that left a police officer shot and wounded. Then we'll discuss the community reaction to his detailed social media post, where he outlined the things he thinks should be high priorities issues when trying to address the shortage of affordable housing in his community. As always, the topic is accompanied by the thorny issue of homelessness in our hometowns. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Get more from Pat and UpNorthNews on their website and follow them on X, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dan Hagen, Jim Paine

Dec. 8, 2025 - Albany County Legislature Chairwoman Joanne Cunningham talks about affordable housing creation, including a possible county-level loan fund and incentives to develop accessory dwelling units.

Everyone's watching the latest rate cut, mortgage headlines, and Fed press conferences… but most investors are missing the real policy shift that could reshape the housing market.In this week's Not Your Average Insights, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and host Pablo Gonzalez break down why the end of Quantitative Tightening (QT) on December 1 may be the single most important signal for investors right now, even more influential than rate cuts or inflation updates.They'll unpack:- Why the Fed ending QT could push mortgage rates even lower and what that means for affordability, demand, and price movement- How the latest .25% Fed Funds rate cut fits into the bigger momentum shift toward a healthier housing market in 2026–2027- What 20 years of U.S. government intervention tells us about asset performance during similar policy reversals- Why real estate has historically outperformed under the same macro conditions we're seeing todayIf you've been trying to separate headline noise from actual long-term opportunity, this episode gives you the framework seasoned investors use: understand the policy, understand the incentives, and understand how capital flows when QT ends.Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Quantitative Tightening01:34 Welcome to the Not Your Average Investor Show02:25 Exciting News About the Upcoming Summit08:01 Understanding Quantitative Easing and Tightening11:51 Impact of Fed Policies on Interest Rates19:01 Historical Context and Future Predictions28:15 Impact of Interest Rates on Home Prices28:30 Fed Policy and Future Interest Rates29:10 Investment Strategies Amid Interest Rate Changes31:17 In-Show Ad Read: Investing with JWB32:59 Q&A: Inflation and Money Supply35:06 Q&A: Fed's Balance Sheet and Inflation Control38:11 Q&A: Market Dynamics and Investment Opportunities43:16 Q&A: Real Estate Market Predictions51:30 Q&A: Affordable Housing and Rental Property Insights54:47 Conclusion and Upcoming Market UpdateStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel  @notyouraverageinvestor  Subscribe to  @JWBRealEstateCompanies  

How a former Milwaukee teacher's aide is adjusting after deportation earlier this year. How the state supreme court is addressing challenges to the state's congressional voting maps. A new affordable housing complex in Milwaukee.

Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference.

Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference.

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over the week's biggest headlines for Northwest Montana.  A mercury exposure in Libby sparks an urgent EPA response as officials investigate how toxic metal spread into multiple homes. Columbia Falls pushes new restrictions on electric bikes and motorized devices after a high-speed sidewalk crash, Polson deals with a pickup truck plowing into Bunker's Bar & Grill, and Kalispell announces a major workforce housing project aimed at easing the region's affordability crisis. Read more from this week's show: Three Libby families affected by exposure to mercuryLaw would restrict e-bikes, e-motorcycles in Columbia FallsCar crashes into Bunker's restaurantDeveloper lands $8.3M for new workforce housing complex along Parkline TrailA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their journey shows the hard work, tradition, and bittersweet goodbyes that come with raising livestock. Discover Season 4 of our Deep Dive podcast, From Farm to Fair — coming Sunday, September 21st! Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Mike Switzer interviews Jason Brown with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance.

There are more than 40 million apartments in the United States, of which half are owned and operated by small portfolios, otherwise known as independent rental owners (IRO). On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, we're joined by Demetrio Jiminez, President and Owner of Tropicana Properties in El Paso, Texas, and 2026 Chair of the NAA Affordable Housing Committee; and Megan Orser, CEO and Business Strategist for Smart Apartment Solutions and Smart Moves in Howell, Michigan, as well as the 2024 Chair of NAA's Independent Rental Owners Committee, to dive deep into the real stories behind the rental housing market and discussing something that affects millions of Americans: Affordable housing. But we're not just talking policy or theory. We're talking to the people who are in the trenches: IROs, rental owners, small-scale investors and property managers who are shaping the future of housing, one unit at a time. Is affordability a moral obligation, a market failure, or a business opportunity? Listen to find out.For more information and resources for IROs, including the NAA Click & Lease small owner package, visit https://naahq.org/Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only. 

On a special, in-person episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Jonathan F.P.  Rose, Founder & President of Jonathan Rose Companies, and Scott J. Alter, Principal & Co-Founder of Standard Communities. They took to the stage at AHF Live in Chicago to tackle some of the hottest topics facing affordable housing.  They explored market dynamics, growth drivers behind their businesses, the maturation of the affordable housing industry, the integration of federal and local funding, the social dimension of affordable housing communities, and how the sector is attracting capital. They also discussed the establishment of the Nathan D. Taft Award for Leadership & Character in Affordable Housing, which was announced at AHF Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Across Europe, the cost of housing is reaching a critical point. Rents are rising, homeownership is slipping out of reach, and no major city remains affordable for an average-income household.What are the driving forces behind this situation? What measures are being taken at the European, national or local level to address this crisis? How effective are they?In our new episode of Europe Talks Back, produced in cooperation with ESPON, we explore this continent-wide challenge through fresh data and expert insight.Our guest, Alice Pittini, Research Director at Housing Europe, helps us understand: Why have housing prices outpaced incomes? How affordability differs across territories; What national systems can (and cannot) do; How the EU's new Affordable Housing initiative could support real changeThis crisis is not only about markets — it's about fairness, access, and the future of Europe's cities and communities.Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.A podcast by Europod, in cooperation with ESPON, an EU-funded programme that bridges research with policies“This podcast series is cofunded by ESPON. However, the opinions and views expressed are solely those of the authors. ESPON can't be held responsible for them.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

247: In this episode, I sat down with Brent Bowers to talk about how he evolved from land flipping into building mobile home and land packages that yield massive returns.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/247)We discuss mobile home dealer licenses, setup nightmares, how to secure better pricing, what kinds of vacant lots do (and don't) make sense for land/home packages, and why mobile homes may be the most powerful affordable housing play in today's market.Brent also breaks down his light industrial rentals, how he finds private money, and how young investors can start building wealth today, even from their parents' basement.

Ellen Kackmann, Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing at the Albanese Organization, sits down with middle schooler Aiden for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to build a career with purpose. Ellen talks about what inspires her to help create affordable housing, and why this work means so much to her.She also shares how creative writing became one of her go-to outlets, and tells the story of how she finally stopped being scared of math by tackling it head-on. This episode is all about trying new things, facing fears, and finding the work that lights you up.

Hawaiʻi County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz discusses proposed changes to the island's affordable housing rules; Author Christine Kuehn grapples with her family's work as spies for the Nazis in Hawaiʻi in her new book

The local nonprofit Encompass Community Services steps down from administering the Head Start program after 40 years. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom announces the development of affordable housing on California state land.

In this conversation, Vince Honer shares insights into his unique approach to real estate, emphasizing the importance of personal outreach, networking, and persistence. He discusses how his background in football has influenced his work ethic and discipline, and he highlights the significance of building relationships in the industry. Vince also addresses the challenges of wholesaling and encourages listeners to stay persistent and leverage available resources to achieve success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, host John Crossman sits down with Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka. Penny shares her insights on why community leaders must work together to tackle the affordable housing crisis and how strategic partnerships can create lasting impact. Under her leadership, Habitat has grown from 79 to over 250 homes, generating more than $17 million in economic impact in Central Florida. Tune in to learn how collaboration between businesses, nonprofits, and local governments is transforming lives and neighborhoods.

Benji Backer - Founder of the American Conservation Coalition, the largest right-of-center environmental organization in the country. In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Cam sits down with Benji Backer to discuss politics, leadership, the environment, and finding common ground in a divided world. From death threats and conspiracy theories to public land sell-offs, affordable housing, screen time's impact on mental health, and the future of American conservation, this is one of the most honest and thoughtful political discussions you'll hear this year. Whether you're left, right, or somewhere in between, this conversation proves that love for nature and clean communities can unite us all. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/  Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com  Follow Benji: https://www.instagram.com/benjibacker/  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Getting into Politics, Death Threats, and a Love for the Environment 00:09:06 – The Government's Approach to Leadership & Their Focus on Social Media 00:15:37 – Senate Caucuses, Conspiracy Theories, and Corruption in the Government 00:24:26 – Van Jones, the Best Advice Benji Has Gotten, and the Public Land Sell Offs 00:31:54 – Public Land Sales, Affordable Housing, and the Importance of Connection to Nature 00:46:16 – Screen Time, Depression, and Rewarding Leaders with an Environmental Plan 00:50:34 – Discussions with People Outside Your Circle 00:58:26 – Aaron Rodgers: Respect for Someone That's Always Evolving 01:02:53 – United by Nature, Trump on Public Lands Stance, and The Big Beautiful Bill 01:12:40 – Improving the Health and Cleanliness of our Communities 01:16:51 – Mineral and Energy Extraction, Mining, and Climate Change 01:25:35 – Environmentalism and Climate Change & Finding Truth in the Movement 01:30:27 – Earning Trust While Building a Movement 01:34:36 – Making a Difference Without Pushing an Agenda 01:37:51 – Final Thoughts

Matt Faircloth interviews Robert Beardsley, partner at Lone Star Capital (LSCRE), about navigating the current multifamily cycle, surviving 2021–2022 acquisitions, and why the most resilient opportunities today hinge on debt structure, affordability incentives, and supply-constrained submarkets. Robert breaks down how Texas multifamily has shifted from a “prices only go up” environment to a more balanced but still competitive market, where Class B suburban assets with little new supply outperform shiny Class A developments offering heavy concessions. He explains how LS CRE avoided major distress by minimizing bridge debt exposure and shifting early into affordable-housing-driven acquisitions—leveraging tax-exemption partnerships with housing authorities to create stable NOI without risky value-add pushes. The two dive deep into rising treasuries, soft-landing odds, rent-to-income resilience, recession risk, Texas HB 21 fallout, and why hundreds of improperly structured tax-exemption deals may implode when exemptions expire in 2026. Robert BeardsleyCurrent role: LSCRE, Founder/CEOBased in: Houston, TexasSay hi to them at: https://lscre.com Start earning passive income today at gsprei.com/bestever Alternative Fund IV is closing soon and SMK is giving Best Ever listeners exclusive access to their Founders' Shares, typically offered only to early investors. Visit smkcap.com/bec to learn more and download the full fund summary. Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Switzer interviews Moryah Jackson, executive director of Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in Columbia, SC.

In this episode of WAHNcast, hosts Angie Truitt and Ashley Northcutt sit down with Julia Pierson, Executive Director of the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM) and one of the most respected voices in affordable housing. Julia reflects on her four-decade career, from her start as a HUD intern to becoming a nationally recognized leader shaping the field of asset management. Julia breaks down what asset management really is, why it matters, and how strong partnerships between owners, syndicators, lenders, and HFAs can mean the difference between stable properties and those at risk. She also discusses the evolution of the field, the growing demand for skilled asset managers, and the importance of technical knowledge paired with strong soft skills. As Julia prepares for her upcoming retirement, she shares her vision for CHAM's future, the culture she has intentionally cultivated, and why she believes “housing policy is human policy.” This conversation is full of insight, clarity, humor, and heart, just like Julia herself.

Kevin Shtofman is the Global Head of Alliances and Corporate Development at Cherre, a real estate data platform powering over $3.3 trillion in AUM. With 20+ years of experience across real estate, finance, and consulting, Kevin leads global initiatives to integrate and contextualize data from systems, third parties, and JV partners, helping investors, operators, and asset managers make smarter decisions. At Cherre, he also oversees strategic partnerships, global expansion, and the innovation roadmap. Prior to joining Cherre, Kevin held leadership roles across the industry, including Chief Operating Officer at NavigatorCRE, and Global Real Estate Technology Strategy Lead at Deloitte, where he advised clients on emerging technologies like AI, automation, and blockchain. A recognized voice in real estate innovation, Kevin brings two decades of experience bridging data, operations, and technology across global real estate markets. Outside of work, Kevin is a golf enthusiast, occasional Ironman, and proud father of three daughters.(02:05) - Kevin's Background(05:19) - Challenges in Real Estate Data Management(06:52) - Cherre's Approach to Data Integration(13:48) - Evolution of Cherre's Platform(21:41) - Client Success Stories(24:58) - Future of Real Estate and AI(25:23) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(29:58) - Introducing Cherre AI Agent Marketplace(33:58) - AI Use Cases(40:06) - The Future of Real Estate Data(42:29) - Affordable Housing and Investment(47:37) - Collaboration Superpower: William Levitt (Wiki) & Larry Brown (Wiki)

Affordable housing remains one of the most vexing problems in North Carolina and around the country. What's more, as we were reminded in a conversation this past week with NC Newsline poverty and housing reporter Greg Chidress, it's a challenge that's only been made worse by real and threatened federal funding cuts and the uncertainty […]

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who turned a simple idea—renting out spare rooms—into a thriving real estate empire. Sam Wegert is the founder of Scale Your Co-Living Real Estate and leads the largest co-living mastermind in the world. He and his wife reached financial freedom by their early 20s and have since built a 2,500-door portfolio that blends strong cash flow with affordable housing. Listen as he shares how he went from running a martial arts school at 16 to discovering the co-living model by accident, why shared housing can outperform traditional rentals, and what systems make it work sustainably at scale. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Sam Wegert and his background [02:27] Getting into real estate from the martial arts business [03:50] Creating a second financial engine in your life [07:10] How Sam discovered co-living by accident [09:48] Why co-living outperforms Airbnb and traditional rentals [13:43] Key differences between Sam's model and PadSplit [14:40] Typical co-living members and lease lengths [18:00] Handling tenant conflicts and maintaining harmony in shared homes [20:17] Using membership agreements instead of traditional leases [22:58] What rent pricing looks like in the co-living model [27:18] Turning square footage into rentable rooms [33:55] Can you resell co-living homes? [36:32] The invoice authorization strategy [39:34] Sam's advice for first-time real estate investors [42:46] Connect with Sam Wegert [43:08] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://scaleyourrealestate.com/  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals