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Katya Schwenk

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Katya Schwenk is a journalist based in Phoenix, Arizona, where her work has focused on housing and the criminal legal system.
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Supreme Court Decision: Good for Homeowners, Bad for Land Banks?

October 19, 2023 | Katya Schwenk

A SCOTUS ruling that protects a homeowner’s equity may end up benefiting speculators and hurting land banks.