Overview

Property managers all over the country are using Artificial Intelligence to raise rent prices far beyond the market rate for most Americans. This new system of housing is bringing even stable, middle-class America to the brink of financial vulnerability. Congress has the power to intervene in the markets and protect American taxpayers. Why haven't they? In Stealing Home, James M. Nelson explores the dramatic surge in housing costs and the homelessness that's too often the result. Through meticulous research, Nelson unravels the underlying threat that no one else has seen coming-the industry-wide algorithms and shared databases that give a handful of companies a virtual monopoly. Those who control the AI technology will control the wealth that fuels the industry, not to mention the future of housing. Stealing Home uncovers how the groups established to regulate American housing and prohibit discrimination are being gutted right under our noses. This is the wake-up call we didn't know we needed, coming from a banking insider who'

Full Product Details

9781734641806

Table of Contents

Reviews

Nelson's righteous anger makes this book a must-read for not only those in the real estate and banking industries, but also for anyone who seeks to understand why, in the words of activist Jimmy McMillan, 'Rent Is Too Damn High.' The author combines the indignation and passion of an activist with the technical knowledge of a seasoned banker. - Kirkus Reviews Stealing Home is a brilliantly researched book into why rental prices are escalating throughout the country. We must demand answers from those who can fix this crisis. Nelson shows us what we can and must do to fix this. Reporters, please read and investigate this. Now! - Julie Blacklow, former KING-5 Seattle investigative journalist Nelson's compelling research correlates artificial intelligence, rising rental prices, and in many cases, discrimination within AI algorithms during a time when we need answers and accountability for sky-rocketing multifamily rental rates. - T'wina Nobles, President and CEO, Tacoma Urban League James Nelson has done the movement for affordable housing a huge favor by writing this explosive new book about Artificial Intelligence technology. Tenants who are constantly threatened with rent increases and mass evictions can now fight back against landlords' greed. Nelson's research justifies a thorough investigation by the responsible public officials. - Mike Withey, human rights lawyer and former president of the Public Justice Foundation

"""Nelson's righteous anger makes this book a must-read for not only those in the real estate and banking industries, but also for anyone who seeks to understand why, in the words of activist Jimmy McMillan, 'Rent Is Too Damn High.' The author combines the indignation and passion of an activist with the technical knowledge of a seasoned banker."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Stealing Home is a brilliantly researched book into why rental prices are escalating throughout the country. We must demand answers from those who can fix this crisis. Nelson shows us what we can and must do to fix this. Reporters, please read and investigate this. Now!"" - Julie Blacklow, former KING-5 Seattle investigative journalist ""Nelson's compelling research correlates artificial intelligence, rising rental prices, and in many cases, discrimination within AI algorithms during a time when we need answers and accountability for sky-rocketing multifamily rental rates."" - T'wina Nobles, President and CEO, Tacoma Urban League ""James Nelson has done the movement for affordable housing a huge favor by writing this explosive new book about Artificial Intelligence technology. Tenants who are constantly threatened with rent increases and mass evictions can now fight back against landlords' greed. Nelson's research justifies a thorough investigation by the responsible public officials."" - Mike Withey, human rights lawyer and former president of the Public Justice Foundation"

Stealing Home is a brilliantly researched book into why rental prices are escalating throughout the country. We must demand answers from those who can fix this crisis. Nelson shows us what we can and must do to fix this. Reporters, please read and investigate this. Now! - Julie Blacklow, former KING-5 Seattle investigative journalist Nelson's compelling research correlates artificial intelligence, rising rental prices, and in many cases, discrimination within AI algorithms during a time when we need answers and accountability for sky-rocketing multifamily rental rates. - T'wina Nobles, President and CEO, Tacoma Urban League James Nelson has done the movement for affordable housing a huge favor by writing this explosive new book about Artificial Intelligence technology. Tenants who are constantly threatened with rent increases and mass evictions can now fight back against landlords' greed. Nelson's research justifies a thorough investigation by the responsible public officials. - Mike Withey, human rights lawyer and former president of the Public Justice Foundation

Author Information

James Nelson is a commercial banker and real estate broker who spent much of his 40-year career financing Main Street America. He began his career as a federal banking examiner, which led to valuable experience as Acting Chief Credit Officer while working on a project with the FDIC. He is currently a member of both the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) and the National Association of Realtors.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available