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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
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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

What is social housing?
Introduction to Social Housing in the United States In the last few years, a new term has emerged in housing circles in the United States...
Jan 273 min read

Opportunity For Reform Within Building Codes
The Impact of Outdated Building Codes on Housing Costs As discussion intensifies around how best to address rising housing costs, some...
Dec 17, 20242 min read

What Does It Mean for Housing Affordability When You Can Buy a House on Amazon?
The Rise of Prefabricated Homes and the Future of Affordable Housing These days, you can buy anything on Amazon. You can even buy a...
Dec 2, 20243 min read

My Summer Internship at Canvas: Creating the Future of Drywall Construction Innovations
By: Jeremiah Munn , Innovative Ecosystem Research Intern Jeremiah’s Education and Background My name is Jeremiah Munn, and I am a senior...
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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