Posts by Margery Austin Turner — Guest Contributor
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What HQ2 could mean for the Washington region’s housing market, in seven charts
The Washington, DC, metropolitan area economy has expanded steadily over the past two decades, and the region’s prosperity has attracted more residents, expanding the population from 4.8 million in 2000 to an estimated 6.2 million in 2017. But in recent years, housing production has not kept pace with population growth, and home prices and rents are climbing in most communities. Keep reading…
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To the next HUD secretary: America can’t be great if we abandon fair housing
For many people, the American Dream means having an affordable place to live, in a safe community with good schools and access to decent jobs. Keep reading…