Author: David Layfield

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A vote for Biden-Harris is a vote for low-income renters and affordable housing

By on October 30th, 2020

Tagged As: Editorials

Editor’s Note: From our CEO and Founder David Layfield: The outcome of this election will profoundly affect whether millions of low-income people have access to safe, affordable housing. Nearly 20 years ago, I founded Affordable Housing Online with the mission to help low-income renters find housing assistance. As my team and I continue to devote … Continue reading A vote for Biden-Harris is a vote for low-income renters and affordable housing

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Trump and Carson fuel suburban fears about low-income renters

By on September 11th, 2020

Tagged As: Editorials

Editor’s Note: From our CEO and Founder, David Layfield: Affordable Housing Online has always been dedicated to helping low-income renters. This does not stop at just helping renters find affordable housing. It is also important for me to help renters understand legislation and policies that can affect their housing opportunities. A recent opinion piece in … Continue reading Trump and Carson fuel suburban fears about low-income renters

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Another Reason Voucher Holders Are Having a Hard Time Finding Landlords Willing to Accept Their Section 8 Voucher

By on May 10th, 2017

Tagged As: Vouchers

San Jose, California-based startup, Mashvisor, says their focus “is delivering informative real estate analytics so that investors can make informed decisions in their investment.” Yet, Mashvisor just published a blog post entitled Why You Shouldn’t Go For Section 8 Real Estate Investments, that advises their real estate investor clients to steer clear of Section 8 Housing … Continue reading Another Reason Voucher Holders Are Having a Hard Time Finding Landlords Willing to Accept Their Section 8 Voucher

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Historic Housing Budget Cuts Announced by Trump Administration

By on March 16th, 2017

Tagged As: Affordable Housing News

A proposal of $6.2 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) budget was officially released at 12:01 am today by The White House. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) document is unsurprisingly named America First: Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again. First page of the OMB document In the White … Continue reading Historic Housing Budget Cuts Announced by Trump Administration

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A Follow Up To Our Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

By on November 8th, 2016

Tagged As: Editorials

Post-Election Update: As Dave gathers his thoughts for his next article about how the Trump presidency will affect the needs of low-income renters, you can apply to more than 500 open Section 8 waiting lists nationwide, and search our website for your area of interest to find affordable housing options near you. I founded Affordable … Continue reading A Follow Up To Our Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

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OPINION: Trump Will Try to Eliminate Section 8 and Other Housing Assistance Programs

By on November 6th, 2016

Tagged As: Editorials

Post-Election Update: As Dave gathers his thoughts for his next article about how the Trump presidency will affect the needs of low-income renters, you can apply to more than 500 open Section 8 waiting lists nationwide, and search our website for your area of interest to find affordable housing options near you. Editorial Note:  After … Continue reading OPINION: Trump Will Try to Eliminate Section 8 and Other Housing Assistance Programs

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Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 11/11/2015

By on November 23rd, 2015

Tagged As: Affordable Housing Talk with Dave

  Each Wednesday, Dave Layfield, our founder and resident affordable housing expert, does a live video chat with our users at 3:00 pm ET on Blab.im. He usually spends an hour or more answering users’ questions about affordable housing assistance. Users can come on camera live with Dave and ask any question. Most of the … Continue reading Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 11/11/2015

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Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 10/21/2015

By on November 3rd, 2015

Tagged As: Affordable Housing Talk with Dave

  Each Wednesday, Dave Layfield, our founder and resident affordable housing expert, does a live video chat with our users at 3:00 pm ET on Blab.im. He usually spends an hour or more answering users’ questions about affordable housing assistance. Users can come on camera live with Dave and ask any question. Most of the … Continue reading Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 10/21/2015

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Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 10/14/2015

By on October 30th, 2015

Tagged As: Affordable Housing Talk with Dave

  Each Wednesday, Dave Layfield, our founder and resident affordable housing expert, does a live video chat with our users at 3:00 pm ET on Blab.im. He usually spends an hour or more answering users’ questions about affordable housing assistance. Users can come on camera live with Dave and ask any question. Most of the … Continue reading Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 10/14/2015

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Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 10/7/2015

By on October 29th, 2015

Tagged As: Affordable Housing Talk with Dave

  Each Wednesday, Dave Layfield, our founder and resident affordable housing expert, does a live video chat with our users at 3:00 pm ET on Blab.im. He usually spends an hour or more answering users’ questions about affordable housing assistance. Users can come on camera live with Dave and ask any question. Most of the … Continue reading Affordable Housing Talk with Dave Layfield – 10/7/2015