In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan revisit a 2023 Advocate article by housing provider Laura Russ and researcher Jenny Schuetz that outlined three foundational goals for Minnesota’s housing future: increase supply, preserve existing housing, and directly support residents with the greatest barriers. Now in 2026, they reflect on how those recommendations have aged in light of recent Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis research showing apartment construction slowing, housing supply progress slipping, and lower-income buyers facing fewer options and higher costs, asking whether Minnesota has sustained the structural focus needed to keep housing viable statewide. The episode also previews key sessions from MHA’s Greater Minnesota Conferences, highlighting practical education on trafficking awareness, AI-powered property management, market trends, maintenance safety, fair housing, and eviction updates for housing professionals across the state.

📘 Multi Housing Advocate - Housing Solutions (March/April 2023 Issue): mmha.com

📊 Federal Reserve - Housing Supply Progress Slips (2025): minneapolisfed.org/article/2025/after-recent-successes-twin-cities-regions-housing-supply-progress-slips

📉 Federal Reserve - Apartment Construction Expected to Slow (2025): minneapolisfed.org/article/2025/ninth-district-apartment-construction-expected-to-slow-as-fewer-new-projects-are-permitted

🏘️ Federal Reserve – Lower-Income Home Shoppers Saw Fewer Options (2025): minneapolisfed.org/article/2025/lower-income-home-shoppers-in-twin-cities-area-saw-fewer-options-higher-costs-in-2024

📍 Greater Minnesota Conferences & Membership Information: mmha.com/GreaterMN

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