Brian Stromberg
@brianstromberg.bsky.social
National Policy at Grounded Solutions Network | Bikes, books, maps, and coffee
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Native Hawaiian homebuyers receive just 3.9% of loans in Hawaii despite being 10.8% of the population. Investment buyers claim nearly 20% of the market. Our new report exposes how displacement happens even in indigenous homelands. buff.ly/jgvoYgd #justeconomy
Mortgage Market Report Series - Part 3: Native American and Hawaiian Lending » NCRC
Part 3 of NCRC’s 2024 Mortgage Market Report series examines lending patterns among Native Hawaiians and mainland Native American communities.
buff.ly
July 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Native Hawaiian homebuyers receive just 3.9% of loans in Hawaii despite being 10.8% of the population. Investment buyers claim nearly 20% of the market. Our new report exposes how displacement happens even in indigenous homelands. buff.ly/jgvoYgd #justeconomy
Interesting summary of “AI” tools used for housing by @shelterforce.bsky.social. Clearly a case of the tool only being as useful as the person wielding it. Also, I remember when it was all called machine learning.
Next up: We check in with several housing researches to see how they're using AI to ramp up their efforts. One researcher said of AI: "It took something that would have taken our research team two years of manual labor … into something that took a matter of days." bit.ly/3Gz2AeE
Researchers are Using AI to Get a Clearer Picture of Housing in the U.S.
AI helps analysts comb through data faster, supercharging their research. These tools are error prone, but housing researchers are optimistic.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Interesting summary of “AI” tools used for housing by @shelterforce.bsky.social. Clearly a case of the tool only being as useful as the person wielding it. Also, I remember when it was all called machine learning.
Not a huge surprise but still difficult to see happen. Feeling nothing but anxiety for my former colleagues and friends.
The Trump administration can slash the federal work force and dismantle federal agencies, the Supreme Court just announced. This could result in job losses for tens of thousands of employees at agencies including the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Supreme Court Clears Way for Mass Firings at Federal Agencies
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July 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Not a huge surprise but still difficult to see happen. Feeling nothing but anxiety for my former colleagues and friends.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise energy and borrowing costs, hurting renters, homeowners, builders, and operators of housing of all types. This will, in turn, worsen our current housing crisis.
Read our statement: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol...
#AffordableHousing #OBBBA
Read our statement: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol...
#AffordableHousing #OBBBA
Grounded Solutions Network Issues Statement in Response to Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Grounded Solutions Network
groundedsolutions.org
July 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise energy and borrowing costs, hurting renters, homeowners, builders, and operators of housing of all types. This will, in turn, worsen our current housing crisis.
Read our statement: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol...
#AffordableHousing #OBBBA
Read our statement: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol...
#AffordableHousing #OBBBA
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Last week, Senate Democrats sent a letter to FHFA director Pulte, asking him to pause efforts to take the two public, citing the risk that it could increase costs for homebuyers at a time when housing affordability is already out of reach for many Americans.
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Hedge funds could make billions from a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spin-off | CNN Business
A longstanding bet made by a handful of hedge funds could finally pay off under Donald Trump’s presidency, but it risks sending shockwaves through America’s $12 trillion mortgage market.
www.cnn.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Last week, Senate Democrats sent a letter to FHFA director Pulte, asking him to pause efforts to take the two public, citing the risk that it could increase costs for homebuyers at a time when housing affordability is already out of reach for many Americans.
www.cnn.com/2025/06/09/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/09/e...
Happy to see HUD celebrating Homeownership Month. Hopefully folks in the Weaver Building feel inspired enough to keep the lights on.
June 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy to see HUD celebrating Homeownership Month. Hopefully folks in the Weaver Building feel inspired enough to keep the lights on.
Can’t do it without funding! Thanks to our GSN sponsors for making our conference possible.
🙏 Shout out to the sponsors who helped us bring together 460+ practitioners, advocates, policymakers and funders for last week’s #PolicyPracticePower conference. We couldn't have done it without you. #ThankYou
June 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Can’t do it without funding! Thanks to our GSN sponsors for making our conference possible.
This was a few weeks ago but worth sharing the excellent piece authored by my colleagues at @groundedsolutions.bsky.social. Taxation policy can complicated the implementation of shared equity homeownership, which prevents folks from enjoying its many benefits.
Housing policy specialist @groundedsolutions.bsky.social Colby Sledge writes about how shared equity models, which can make homeownership more accessible, should not be hindered by local taxation policy www.newamerica.org/future-land-...
Keeping Housing Affordable Is Hard Enough. Unfair Taxes Make It Worse.
Shared equity models can help make homeownership accessible and address racial wealth gaps. Outdated tax policy shouldn’t stand in the way.
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June 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This was a few weeks ago but worth sharing the excellent piece authored by my colleagues at @groundedsolutions.bsky.social. Taxation policy can complicated the implementation of shared equity homeownership, which prevents folks from enjoying its many benefits.
Not many people can rival @raskin.house.gov when it comes to passion. Thanks to @consumerfed.bsky.social for giving him the stage.
Congressman @raskin.house.gov joins us for a special keynote address, offering insight into democracy, accountability, and the power of civic action in protecting consumers. #ConsumerAssembly #CFACA
June 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Not many people can rival @raskin.house.gov when it comes to passion. Thanks to @consumerfed.bsky.social for giving him the stage.
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📢 @shelterforce.bsky.social is gathering ideas for its upcoming series on community ownership! Complete the survey below by June 9 to share your thoughts on impactful innovations in this space. ⤵️
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#CommunityLandTrusts #SharedEquityHousing
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Call For Ideas Survey
Call For Ideas Survey
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June 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📢 @shelterforce.bsky.social is gathering ideas for its upcoming series on community ownership! Complete the survey below by June 9 to share your thoughts on impactful innovations in this space. ⤵️
lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/H0c9eyK/S...
#CommunityLandTrusts #SharedEquityHousing
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#CommunityLandTrusts #SharedEquityHousing
Great comments from the NAACP President.
We’re honored to hear a keynote address from Derrick Johnson, President & CEO of the #NAACP spotlighting how justice, equity, and consumer rights go hand in hand. #ConsumerAssembly #CFACA
June 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Great comments from the NAACP President.