Janelle Ward
@janelleward.bsky.social
she/her | UGA alumna | covering residential real estate for the Atlanta Business Chronicle | opinions my own! | jward@bizjournals.com
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A few hundred protesting at Atlanta’s ICE office
August 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A few hundred protesting at Atlanta’s ICE office
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I do not like what is happening and wish it would not be happening
June 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I do not like what is happening and wish it would not be happening
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A new report says that ICE roundups could hamstring the colossal undertaking to reconstruct the 13,000 homes that were wiped away in recent wildfires and exacerbate the housing crisis. @latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Altadena ICE raid highlights fears that roundups will stymie rebuilding efforts
Immigration raids are threatening to hinder the colossal undertaking to reconstruct the 13,000 homes that were wiped away in Altadena and Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7 — and exacerbate the housing crisi...
www.latimes.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A new report says that ICE roundups could hamstring the colossal undertaking to reconstruct the 13,000 homes that were wiped away in recent wildfires and exacerbate the housing crisis. @latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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A CHICAGO POPE!??
May 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A CHICAGO POPE!??
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Unbelievable timing: First reported by @rahulbali.bsky.social, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Boggs will resign at the end of March, which is the last day of the court's current term.
Here is his letter to Governor Brian Kemp.
Kemp will appoint his replacement.
Here is his letter to Governor Brian Kemp.
Kemp will appoint his replacement.
February 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Unbelievable timing: First reported by @rahulbali.bsky.social, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Boggs will resign at the end of March, which is the last day of the court's current term.
Here is his letter to Governor Brian Kemp.
Kemp will appoint his replacement.
Here is his letter to Governor Brian Kemp.
Kemp will appoint his replacement.
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Can’t wait for the Kidz Bop version of “Not Like Us”
February 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Can’t wait for the Kidz Bop version of “Not Like Us”
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Massive HUD cuts could mean working tenants and families lose their homes. NHLP executive director @shamusroller.bsky.social discussed the potential fallout for tenants with @apnews.com.
Trump administration looks to slash HUD workers tackling the housing crisis
The Trump administration’s proposal to layoff half of federal workers at the nation’s housing agency is targeting employees who support disaster recovery, rental subsidies, discrimination investigatio...
apnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Massive HUD cuts could mean working tenants and families lose their homes. NHLP executive director @shamusroller.bsky.social discussed the potential fallout for tenants with @apnews.com.
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“‘If they increase an extra 30 percent or 60 percent like what the president said before, that will be trouble,’ said Mr. Zhao, who develops mostly moderately-priced condos throughout the city. Mr. Zhao is a frequent political donor whose donations to President Trump include a $25,000 contribution…”
Home Builders Say Trump Tariffs Are Raising Construction Costs (Gift Article)
Some developers describe an unpredictable climate that could drive up building costs and home prices.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
“‘If they increase an extra 30 percent or 60 percent like what the president said before, that will be trouble,’ said Mr. Zhao, who develops mostly moderately-priced condos throughout the city. Mr. Zhao is a frequent political donor whose donations to President Trump include a $25,000 contribution…”
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Tenants need protections. 30-day notice can give tenants the time they need to get assistance. “In this housing market, tenants need every chance they can get to avoid evictions & stay housed. Otherwise the risk of homelessness for the tenants is high,” said Marie Claire Tran-Leung to @nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Tenants need protections. 30-day notice can give tenants the time they need to get assistance. “In this housing market, tenants need every chance they can get to avoid evictions & stay housed. Otherwise the risk of homelessness for the tenants is high,” said Marie Claire Tran-Leung to @nytimes.com
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All residential #mortgage categories reported weaker demand in Q4 2024. Subprime loans have had weaker demand for the past 18 quarters, which is the longest streak among all residential mortgage loan categories. eyeonhousing.org/2025/02/weak... #housing #economics
February 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
All residential #mortgage categories reported weaker demand in Q4 2024. Subprime loans have had weaker demand for the past 18 quarters, which is the longest streak among all residential mortgage loan categories. eyeonhousing.org/2025/02/weak... #housing #economics
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BREAKING: Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman is declining to run for reelection.
February 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
BREAKING: Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman is declining to run for reelection.
February 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Sam L Jackson
Serena Crip walking
Kendrick doing Kendrick
An American flag made entirely of Black folks
A Black AF halftime show during Black History Month. I can dig it. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
#SuperBowlLIX
Serena Crip walking
Kendrick doing Kendrick
An American flag made entirely of Black folks
A Black AF halftime show during Black History Month. I can dig it. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
#SuperBowlLIX
February 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Sam L Jackson
Serena Crip walking
Kendrick doing Kendrick
An American flag made entirely of Black folks
A Black AF halftime show during Black History Month. I can dig it. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
#SuperBowlLIX
Serena Crip walking
Kendrick doing Kendrick
An American flag made entirely of Black folks
A Black AF halftime show during Black History Month. I can dig it. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
#SuperBowlLIX
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losing my mind watching the whole super bowl stadium full of people shout "A MINORRRRRR" along with kendrick. what a halftime show
February 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
losing my mind watching the whole super bowl stadium full of people shout "A MINORRRRRR" along with kendrick. what a halftime show
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Typically, when real historians discover new evidence about the American experience, they don’t go to the Wall Street Journal first.
February 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Typically, when real historians discover new evidence about the American experience, they don’t go to the Wall Street Journal first.
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In a letter to the president, the National Association of Home Builders says the country is facing a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will lead to higher material costs and worsen affordability. @nahb.bsky.social
www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB...
www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB...
February 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In a letter to the president, the National Association of Home Builders says the country is facing a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will lead to higher material costs and worsen affordability. @nahb.bsky.social
www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB...
www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB...
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BREAKING:
*FED HOLDS BENCHMARK RATE IN 4.25%-4.5% TARGET RANGE
*FED REMOVES REFERENCE TO INFLATION MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL
*FED: UNEMPLOYMENT 'STABILIZED,' LABOR MARKET REMAINS 'SOLID'
Two year yields are jumping on the news...
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
*FED HOLDS BENCHMARK RATE IN 4.25%-4.5% TARGET RANGE
*FED REMOVES REFERENCE TO INFLATION MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL
*FED: UNEMPLOYMENT 'STABILIZED,' LABOR MARKET REMAINS 'SOLID'
Two year yields are jumping on the news...
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
January 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
BREAKING:
*FED HOLDS BENCHMARK RATE IN 4.25%-4.5% TARGET RANGE
*FED REMOVES REFERENCE TO INFLATION MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL
*FED: UNEMPLOYMENT 'STABILIZED,' LABOR MARKET REMAINS 'SOLID'
Two year yields are jumping on the news...
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
*FED HOLDS BENCHMARK RATE IN 4.25%-4.5% TARGET RANGE
*FED REMOVES REFERENCE TO INFLATION MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL
*FED: UNEMPLOYMENT 'STABILIZED,' LABOR MARKET REMAINS 'SOLID'
Two year yields are jumping on the news...
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
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“More than 18,000 residents who rely on housing vouchers currently do not know how their rent will be paid next month."
- Mayor Andre Dickens, shortly before a federal judge blocked Trump’s funding freeze
Full statement:
- Mayor Andre Dickens, shortly before a federal judge blocked Trump’s funding freeze
Full statement:
January 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
“More than 18,000 residents who rely on housing vouchers currently do not know how their rent will be paid next month."
- Mayor Andre Dickens, shortly before a federal judge blocked Trump’s funding freeze
Full statement:
- Mayor Andre Dickens, shortly before a federal judge blocked Trump’s funding freeze
Full statement:
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Snow in Atlanta.
January 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Snow in Atlanta.
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Immigrants accounted for 34% of workers in the construction trades last year and the jobs with the highest shares of immigrants are:
• Plasterers (61% foreign born)
• Drywall installers (61%)
• Roofers (52%)
• Painters (51%)
• Carpet/floor/tile installers (45%)
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/role-re...
• Plasterers (61% foreign born)
• Drywall installers (61%)
• Roofers (52%)
• Painters (51%)
• Carpet/floor/tile installers (45%)
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/role-re...
The Role of the Recent Immigrant Surge in Housing Costs
The recent surge in immigration has sparked a policy conversation about the role of immigrants in the housing market, particularly when it comes to ho
www.jchs.harvard.edu
January 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Immigrants accounted for 34% of workers in the construction trades last year and the jobs with the highest shares of immigrants are:
• Plasterers (61% foreign born)
• Drywall installers (61%)
• Roofers (52%)
• Painters (51%)
• Carpet/floor/tile installers (45%)
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/role-re...
• Plasterers (61% foreign born)
• Drywall installers (61%)
• Roofers (52%)
• Painters (51%)
• Carpet/floor/tile installers (45%)
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/role-re...
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New Yorkers took over this billboard today in honor of Tortuguita, murdered by the cops for defending the Atlanta forest two years ago.
January 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
New Yorkers took over this billboard today in honor of Tortuguita, murdered by the cops for defending the Atlanta forest two years ago.
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