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April 22, 2026

Why First-Time Buyer Age Isn’t Rising—Even as Housing Gets Less Affordable

Home prices have surged over the past two decades, and by most measures, affordability has…

February 20, 2026

Capital Gains Rules on Home Sales and Senior Homeowner Lock In

Would ending the capital gains lock-in for senior homeowners free up larger homes for families?…

February 18, 2026

Washington, Not Wall Street, Is the Real Housing Problem

This op-ed was first published by Real Clear Markets. You can read the full piece here. President…

February 2, 2026

The Philadelphia Story: The Impact of the 2000 Tax Abatement Program on Philadelphia’s Revival

Abstract This paper evaluates the effects of Philadelphia’s 2000 residential property tax abatement, which exempted…

January 27, 2026

American Housing Needs More Institutional Investors

This op-ed was first published by Real Clear Markets. You can read the full piece here. President…

January 23, 2026

Congressional Testimony: Unlocking Capital to Save the American Dream

On January 22, Ed Pinto testified before the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory…