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The State of the Nation’s Housing 2026
Accessory Dwelling Units
Raheem Hanifa

Raheem Hanifa

Raheem Hanifa was a Research Analyst, and worked on projects related to homeownership trends, housing affordability, and housing policy. Prior to joining the Center, he worked as an analyst at the US Government Accountability Office conducting research on topics related to federal homeownership programs and the housing finance system. Raheem received a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of California-Berkeley and a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from Michigan State University.

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