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New York Times

Risky Borrowing Is Making a Comeback, but Banks Are on the Sideline

New and untested players, some backed by Wall Street, have helped borrowers pile up billions in loans. What could go wrong? A decade after reckless home lending nearly destroyed the financial system, the business of making risky loans is back

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
WBUR

These States Are Turning To Rent Control: How It Affects Affordable Housing

With about half of American renters spending more than 30% of their incomes on housing, advocates in cities and states across the country are building efforts to revive rent control policies.

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Co-Director
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Barron's

If You Want a Quick Recovery, Forgive Debts

If you’re hoping for a quick recovery from the Covid-19-driven economic collapse, we’ve got good news and bad news.

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
Marketplace

Some Big Companies Seek Breaks On Rent

Right now, many businesses are struggling to pay the rent and trying to negotiate a discount.

Mentioned Faculty

Christopher Mayer

Christopher Mayer

Paul Milstein Professor Emeritus of Real Estate
Finance Division
CNN Politics

Trump Administration Open To A Second Round Of Stimulus Payments. Here's What That Could Look Like

A second round of stimulus payments is on the negotiating table in Washington, but some of the 160 million Americans who got money the first time could be left out.

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Co-Director
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
CNBC

7 Things The U.S. Needs To Do To Recover From The Coronavirus Recession, According To Economists

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Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Co-Director
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Input Magazine

Is That Viral TikTok About Housing Market Manipulation True?

Zillow and Redfin insist it’s not. The realtor behind the video says, “In our world, we’ve been screaming about this for years.”

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
Tampa Bay Times

How Zillow, Other Companies Buy Houses Around Tampa Bay

A viral TikTok raised questions about so-called “iBuyers,” implying they could be manipulating the market. Experts weigh in.

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
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