Justin Garrett Moore leads a double life that all comes together in one amazing package. In his day job he is executive director of the New York City Public Design Commission. There he helps to guard quality and excellence in public space design - from large-scale urban systems, policies, and projects to grassroots and community-focused planning, design, and arts … [Read more...] about Black, white and red(lining).
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Unpacking the housing crisis.
We’re all hearing about the affordable housing crisis constantly these days, but for many homeowners, investors and renters alike, it’s a confusing and overwhelming topic. Understanding more about the causes and trends in the affordable housing crisis might help accelerate solutions to this problem as well as opportunities for real estate investors. For housing to be … [Read more...] about Unpacking the housing crisis.
The impact of Reg A+.
Historically, investing in startups and real estate has only been available to accredited investors. Accredited investors are those that, due to income, net worth, assets, or professional experience, have special privileges when it comes to financial regulations. Recent legislation, however, has aimed to make investing more accessible to all potential investors. The 2012 … [Read more...] about The impact of Reg A+.
Political infrastructure and investment potential.
When investigating a community to determine its investment potential, there are a number of factors to consider. These might include physical, social, economic, development, and political infrastructure for a start. While all factors play a part in this evaluation, political structure is perhaps the most important criteria to consider. Unfortunately, it’s also one that’s often … [Read more...] about Political infrastructure and investment potential.
10,000 homes saved and counting.
Jorge Newbery is founder and CEO of American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) and AHP Servicing and he’s also CEO of the Debt Cleanse Group Legal Services. AHP crowdfunds the purchase of non-performing mortgages from banks at big discounts, then share the discounts with struggling homeowners. The Debt Cleanse Group empowers a cross-country network of attorneys with a … [Read more...] about 10,000 homes saved and counting.