In this episode of The Brief, Aubrey Albrecht, the show’s managing producer, talks with Lisa Marvin, CEO and Partner at Essence Property Management, Mayor of St. Stephen, Minnesota, past Board Chair of MHA, and a respected industry leader who teaches across the state and across the country. The conversation offers a candid look at the realities of work in multi-housing right now, with insight on leadership, pressure, perspective, and the human side of housing. Lisa brings the kind of clarity and credibility that come from years of experience, making this an episode that will resonate with anyone trying to stay grounded while doing demanding work that matters. 🧭 Visit MHA’s Fee Management Services Directory: mmha.com/Directories/Fee 💡 Explore Mel Robbins Let Them Theory: melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ 🤖 Meet mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan examine research from the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition on distress in affordable housing. Drawing from quantitative analysis, qualitative interviews, and resident perspectives, they explore what happens when affordable properties face rising costs, staffing strain, safety concerns, and growing service needs. The conversation looks at why this is not just a property-level issue, but a system-wide challenge with real consequences for residents, operators, and the long-term sustainability of affordable housing. Plus, in Ask mihra, they break down what housing providers should know if they are new to accepting Housing Choice Vouchers, and they spotlight MHA’s condensed one-day Boiler Exam Preparation Class created with St. Paul College for busy maintenance professionals. 🏠 Learn more about the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition: mnhousingstability.org 📘 Read about Housing Choice Vouchers: hud.gov/hcv/landlords 🛠️ Register for MHA’s Boiler Exam Prep Course on June 17th: mmha.com/Education

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In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan dig into the latest issue of The Advocate, Minnesota Solutions. They explore how Minnesota’s biggest challenges, housing supply, workforce shortages, education outcomes, demographic shifts, and long-term economic competitiveness, are no longer separate conversations. The episode highlights the key takeaways listeners should know, including why housing production is slowing, what the state’s demographic trends mean for future growth, and why Minnesota’s broader economic outlook depends on more honest assessment and more practical, connected solutions. The conversation is a big-picture look at where Minnesota stands now—and what it will take to move forward. 📘 Register for MHA’s Fair Housing class: mmha.com/Education 📊 Explore the MN Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Business Benchmarks Report: mnchamber.com/2026-business-benchmarks-report 🤖 Meet mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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