The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is invited comment on proposed changes to an electronic access system for the distribution of official statements.
Housing/Land Use – General Sites
“Enhancing Place Value” is Key Policy Advice for Middle-Age Suburbs
Many middle-age suburbs – where the majority of houses were built between 1945-1970 – are in trouble; Professor William Lucy, co-author of “Tomorrow’s Cities, Tomorrow’s Suburbs” discusses the plight of middle-age suburbs – as well as strategies for recovery.
Chicago Housing Authority Leads Nation in Voucher Purchases
HUD has released a new study on housing voucher programs around the country … Chicago’s cutting-edge program has helped over 130 new homeowners with the purchase of a home, more than any other housing agency in the nation.
Webcast on Housing and Transportation Affordability Index Set for January 19
Knowledgeplex and the Brookings Institution will host a webcast on the Housing and Transportation Affordability Index on January 19; this new measure includes transportation costs in determining true affordability for housing.
Property Tax Stability Could Be at Risk if Housing Market Fizzles
A continued slowdown in the housing market could have a negative effect on the property tax base in communities around the country – particularly along the East and West Coasts.
Urban Land Institute Predicts Real Estate Growth to Moderate in 2006
Survey expects growth in the real estate market to slow in 2006 compared to the robust growth rates in 2005. San Diego, Washington D.C. and L.A. are noted as top “markets to watch” for the new year.
Measuring Government Performance
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) recently released a special report on how governments can develop effective reports on performance for external use. “Reporting Performance Information: Suggested Criteria for Effective Communication” includes...
Real-time Pricing Data for Muni Bond Trades
Marking a significant milestone in the municipal bond industry, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board began offering real-time pricing data for muni bond trades. InvestinginBonds.com, the investor-education web site hosted by The Bond Market Association, is the...