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The Economic Issue of Affordable Housing

Housing is affordable, on average, if housing costs can be limited to 30% of a family's after tax annual income.  Housing includes home ownership and rentals.Mathematically, a couple whose combined after tax income is $100,000 a year…
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Housing Inflation by the Numbers. A Case Study.

There is a house in our neighbourhood that currently stands vacant, and it is currently for sale.It’s a prime example of speculation in the housing market.The house was sold in 2011 when the original owner passed away. The selling…
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Record 17th Victory for LBNA at TLAB

On January 19, 2022, TLAB issued a decision on the proposed severance of 65 Fortieth Street, overturning the Committee of Adjustment's approval in 2019 and thereby refusing the severance and the associated construction ot two oversized homes.…
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