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Fourth Economy Convenes Financial Leaders to Create Mortgage Lending Product Targeted to Homes with Tangled Title
Financial leaders met to discuss a new mortgage lending product aimed at preserving home ownership and building generational wealth.
Maura Kay, Jerry Paytas, Ph.D., and Chris Worley
Feb 252 min read


Building Belonging in Remote Teams: A Guide for Onboarding and Beyond
Explore the rise of remote work, the challenges of staying connected, and actionable strategies to create a strong team culture...
Abby Brady, Anne Jensen, and Maura Kay
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Five Key Considerations for Embedding Equity in Economic Development Planning
Smart Growth America’s 2024 Equity Summit was the inaugural in-person version of the event, featuring inspiring speakers who offered...
Maura Kay
Apr 24, 20244 min read


Understanding and Addressing Heirship Properties
Nationally, the current gap between Black and white homeownership (29.4%)Â is wider than it was in 1960 (27%). Geographic segregation...
Maura Kay
Jan 25, 20244 min read
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