In hopes of plugging the state’s affordable housing shortage, some California government agencies are purchasing buildings, usually luxury ones, and doing the opposite of most real estate buyers.... Some also dispute whether the rent cuts are large enough to make the program worthwhile.We want to make sure there is significant public benefit when we forgo property tax.... Without a commute eating hours of her day, Maher, 25, said she’s able to spend more time with students, as well as work tow