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Michele Lerner

Michele Lerner is a freelance writer, editor, and author covering real estate, personal finance, and business topics for such publications as the Washington Post, USA Today, and others.

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Issues and Trends
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Los Angeles
Tools to Eliminate Embodied Suffering from the Building Materials Supply Chain
The natural reaction to hearing that a product or material has been made with the assistance of modern slavery is to flinch in horror and perhaps disbelief. Unfortunately, the construction industry is ranked second—just behind domestic service—as a problematic industry in terms of its risk of relying on forced labor, according to the 2022 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Forced Marriage report from the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
April 3, 2024
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Economy, Market & Trends
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Title V: Little-Known Government Program Could Provide Big Solution to Homeless Crisis
Developers, nonprofits, and advocates for homeless services believe that now is an ideal time to raise awareness of Title V.
October 10, 2023
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Michele Lerner
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Economy, Market & Trends
Supreme Court Decision in Landmark Foreclosure Case
Property owners received new protection for their equity from a unanimous Supreme Court decision in the Tyler v. Hennepin County case in May. The decision affirms that owners must be reimbursed for any remaining equity after a property seizure to pay tax debts. The decision is likely to trigger new legislation in numerous states.
October 9, 2023
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Resilience and Sustainability
Retrofitting vs. Replacing: Making the Case for Sustainable Improvements
Whether a simple energy efficiency upgrade or a larger overhaul is needed, retrofitting is becoming an important component of the real estate industry.
August 21, 2023
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