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Michael D. Nahas

Michael D. Nahas

Michael tackles big problems with smart, practical solutions. After success in NYC finance, he returned to Austin, where he works to improve his home city and cities everywhere.

Adjustable-rate Mortgages Have a Billion Dollar Problem

Adjustable-rate mortgages can never go below 2.75%. That's a problem and it is costing borrowers billions.

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MFI is a Deception

A rant against the smokescreen, switcheroo, and bamboozle that is the MFI.

A stereo-typical evil person with tophat and long mustache.

The "Evil Landlord" Explanation

Understand how to lower the cost of rent, by thinking like an evil landlord.

Photo of a sign saying "limit yourself to a maximum of 2 of any item"

Our Zoning Laws are "Anti-Rationing"

Instead of rationing housing, we're "anti-rationing". Our zoning laws are the exact opposite of anything that makes sense.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome to City Econ, a new blog by Michael D Nahas.