
Image Caption: In an agreement announced in April, Compass became the first brokerage to join MRED’s expanded private listing network. A congressional subcommittee on Wednesday requested meetings with the companies.

Image Caption: According to preservation groups, maintaining affordable housing as a for-profit entity is possible, so long as investors don’t need huge returns.

Image Caption: Fair housing groups say a change to HUD grants will prevent them from investigating claims.

Image Caption: The mayor of Elk Grove Village, Ill., Craig Johnson, left, facilitated a housing raffle. The prize: the ability to buy a house without a bidding war.

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