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The Who’s Who of Housing Innovation: The Ivory Prize Top 10 Finalists Announced
SALT LAKE CITY — Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit that operates as an applied academic institution at the University of Utah's David Eccles...
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The Missing Middle of Innovation: Exploring the Case for a DARPA for Housing
The U.S. Housing Crisis and the Innovation Bottleneck Barriers to New Housing Solutions The U.S. housing crisis isn’t just about a lack...
Apr 92 min read


Local Innovation vs. Federal Innovation in Housing
Regulations and programs for housing exist at all levels of government in the United States. From local zoning codes, to statewide...
Apr 22 min read


Ivory Innovations databases highlight unique policies and initiatives throughout the country aimed at alleviating the housing crisis
Ivory Innovations wants to help policymakers, advocates, and everyday people to be aware of innovative and impactful housing initiatives....
Mar 261 min read


Rocket’s Redfin acquisition makes it the most powerful player in homebuying. What does this mean for housing affordability?
This Monday, Rocket Companies, the parent company of Rocket Mortgage, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Redfin, a leading digital
Mar 254 min read


How Immigration and Tariffs Are Accelerating Construction Innovation
After several years of relative stability following the COVID-induced supply chain headaches of 2020-2021, the construction industry is like
Mar 182 min read


Housing Innovation Trends from the 2025 Ivory Prize: Shaping the Future of Housing Affordability
Chadwick Reed Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer Each year, the Ivory Prize recognizes the most promising innovations in housing...
Feb 244 min read


Why do we need small-dollar mortgage innovations?
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times explains that small-dollar mortgages
Feb 212 min read


Can AI Help You Find and Buy a Home?
The Changing Landscape of Home Buying and Selling The process for buying and selling homes is changing – with the outcome of the National...
Feb 182 min read


Top 25 Housing Innovations of 2025
Today, Ivory Innovations announced its top 25 finalists for its annual Ivory Prize.
Feb 183 min read
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