Christopher Vincent

Advocacy and government relations professional, focusing on housing, slums and global development policy. Posts are my own.

[Christopher Vincent @cg_v]

Ben Carson: Our affordable-housing policy is failing. We need a new approach. - The Washington Post https://t.co/49KjcQi87D

[Robert Hickey @housingRobert]

In my new role at @Habitat_org, here are my thoughts on 5 big takeaways from today’s #harvardhousingreport: https://t.co/STxrnCK26s

[Christopher Vincent @cg_v]

This certainly is the optimistic view.... https://t.co/5U98D1lPTp

[Richard Florida @Richard_Florida]

Upzoning Will Not Solve the Housing Crisis - My @CityLab take on the important new @yfreemark study: https://t.co/d9k3GuAKZf

[NAR Research @NAR_Research]

View the recently released 2019 Aspiring Home Buyer Profile, which takes an in depth examination of the consumer preferences of non-homeowners. https://t.co/iOlZ3VePpj #NARHOME

[NAR Research @NAR_Research]

At the national level, housing affordability is down from last month and down from a year ago. Housing affordability declined from a year ago in November moving the index down 10.6% from 161.0 to 144.0. https://t.co/mSK26VG5XZ

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

We’re not going to play small ball on housing. No Californian should spend their whole paycheck to keep a roof over their head or live in constant fear of eviction. https://t.co/OMGly2McJb

[Habitat Voices in Action @HabitatVoices]

Low-income families are paying the price during the government #shutdown as housing support falters and workers go without paychecks --- https://t.co/EM4I0cQzNs via @Habitat_org @JReckford

[Christopher Vincent @cg_v]

Interesting....

[Laurie Goodman @MortgageLaurie]

Despite their higher incomes, #selfemployed households are falling behind salaried households in #mortgage use & #homeownership rates. #BFCP, @CFPB should consider what role the QM rule might be playing.
https://t.co/FBbTrPEfr2

[Christopher Vincent @cg_v]

@anniekarni @davidfrum She’s trolling Hannity “the performer” to his face without even knowing it.

[Lisa Sturtevant @Lisa_Sturtevant]

What is the right housing price-to-income ratio? New research shows the median ratio across the U.S. is 3.3 (i.e. a home price = 3.3x household income) but the ratios vary substantially across metro areas https://t.co/hnhzKQ14UF @AEI

[Christopher Vincent @cg_v]

Millennials aren’t breaking traditions. They’re just broke. https://t.co/YHCXXVa5ZP

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

Hurricanes Matthew and Florence highlighted the need for affordable housing. Today, Gov. Cooper joined @FayHabitat in announcing Oakridge Estates, a project that will build affordable homes for dozens of families—including storm survivors.

[Jessica Stone @JessicaStoneTV]

Mark Green, USAID Administrator &
Ray Washburne, CEO of OPIC discuss formation of US International Development Finance Corp. & how it will be used to counter Beijing’s financing efforts in developing nations. @cgtnamerica @cgtnofficial

[Jessica Stone @JessicaStoneTV]

.@IvankaTrump on how #BUILDAct fits into U.S. National Security goals by providing “alternative financing” for developing nations ⁦@cgtnamerica⁩ @cgtnofficial

[Shelterforce @Shelterforce]

Nonprofits are often uncertain about what they can legally do leading up to an election and therefore hold back, but there’s a lot that can be done. https://t.co/1iTyh7NAZY

@OurHomesVotes @NpVOTE #electionday #election2018

[Jeffrey Lubell @JeffreyLubell]

I'm delighted to announce the launch of https://t.co/OwT6ijSyj6 -- a comprehensive guide to local housing policy. This tool will be extremely useful for cities, towns and counties that want to strengthen their housing strategies. https://t.co/NCGlmpD8mN

[Habitat Voices in Action @HabitatVoices]

Now that the #BUILDAct has passed the Senate, communities all over the world will be able to build infrastructure and increase job creation. Visit https://t.co/KGsbZ98ypo for more information on the #BUILDAct---#BuildLouder

[Habitat Voices in Action @HabitatVoices]

According to @neighborworks 60% of individuals with student debt say it is an obstacle to owning a home. This is a great example of why we need more #affordablehousing options nationwide. Check out https://t.co/S2Z5rmbV7c for the full story--- @washingtonpost #BuildLouder

[Christopher Vincent @cg_v]

Agree or disagree- this true intellectual integrity. More of this is needed. https://t.co/zUenzvpOgx