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Franklin Schneider

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Franklin Schneider is based in New York City. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the Guardian, Gawker, Slate, and other outlets.
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Are Insurance Problems on the Horizon for Community Development Groups?

A mistaken cancellation letter to a national membership organization might indicate trouble to come for on-the-ground community development organizations.

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Soaring Property Insurance Rates Threaten Affordable Housing Development

Rapidly rising insurance premiums are forcing affordable housing developers to cut back on programming, lay off staff, and even sell. To add insult to injury, some insurers also seem to be adding penalties or withdrawing coverage for housing voucher holders.