Receive presentation on banning corporate ownership of residential properties
In Plain English
Corporate investors and Wall Street firms increasingly buy Richmond homes, driving up costs and displacing residents. Median rent rose from $800 to $1,900 since 2000, and 40% of properties are now owned by absentee investors. The presentation explores policies to restrict corporate housing purchases and prioritize community ownership.
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