The Chrononormativity of the Quick Flip: Why Speed is a Policy Weapon
The "Fast" vs. The "Firm" The Amsterdam News recently highlighted a push for the End Toxic Home Flipping Act , a tax targeting investors who buy and sell homes within a two-year window. From a public administration lens, this isn't just about money; it’s about administrative chrononormativity. Our current housing policies often favor the "normative" speed of capital, the 12-to-24-month turnaround that generates maximum ROI for corporate entities. But what about the life cycles that don't fit that pace? The senior who has lived in their home for 40 years. The LGBTQ+ family is building stability in a historically safe neighborhood. The person with a disability whose housing needs require permanent, slow-build modifications. When we allow the "quick flip" to set the market pace, we are administratively excluding anyone who requires a long-term life cycle . The "End Toxic Home Flipping Act" isn't just a tax; it’s a policy int...