Double Dipping
A recent article by Matthew Goldstein in the New York Times tells the story of how private equity and hedge fund firms have been purchasing troubled mortgages that remain on…
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This is what we mean by community engagement
Last Friday Piedmont Housing, together with the Jack Jouett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated Constitution Day with youth who live at Friendship Court Apartments. Our…
What Dream Are You Saving For?
Big or small, our dreams inspire us to save – for something special, for our children, for a better future. But how can you save, how can you dream, when…
Evil Twins of Inequality and Racial Segregation Growing in US
Those of in the affordable housing biz have been privy to lots of articles about how the growing income inequality in the country is exacerbating what already was a serious…
Like Aspen or like Austin?
When I worked at another non-profit focused on housing affordability in our area, we had a very savvy board member who was able to attract funders and new board members…
What is your dream home?
Come on, admit it. Sometimes you drive around Charlottesville–or Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson or Fluvanna County–and say, I would love to have that house! (followed in short order by, if…