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July 16, 2013 -
Publication
Evaluating the Homebuyer Tax Credit and Other Policies
A series of $22 billion in tax credits approved in 2009-2010 intended to stimulate housing demand did produce modest results in the short term. Read More
March 10, 2013 -
In the Media
"Study: CHA Residents Marginally Better Off than When Living in High-rises"
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November 27, 2012 -
Publication
Understanding the Relationship Between Assisted Housing and Quality Education
A report by the Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy at NYU evaluates the elementary schools closest to families receiving federal housing assistance nationwide in each state as well as the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Read More
October 18, 2012 -
Publication
The Growing Costs of Place
The combined costs of housing and transportation in the nation’s largest 25 metro areas have swelled by 44 percent since 2000 while incomes have failed to keep pace. Read More
August 13, 2012 -
Publication
Exploring the Culture of Mixed-Income Housing
New research from the Mixed-Income Development Study explores community life in three mixed-income communities built on the footprint of former Chicago public housing projects. Read More
July 12, 2012 -
Publication
Inclusionary Zoning Policies in Affordable Housing Programs
MacArthur-grantee RAND Corporation examines 11 inclusionary zoning programs across the United States to determine the extent to which the policies serve lower-income families, provide recipients with access to low-poverty neighborhoods Read More
April 16, 2012 -
Publication
Housing Expert Forum
This monthly online forum is intended to foster interactive and substantive discussion about pressing housing issues. Read More
April 6, 2012 -
Publication
Housing Cost Burden Highest for Older Americans
A report by MacArthur grantee the Center for Housing Policy finds that housing costs become a greater burden as Americans age and makes recommendations to address the issue as Baby Boomers leave the workforce. Read More
March 13, 2012 -
Press release
MacArthur Awards $2.7 Million to Support Research on How Housing Matters
The research will explore the role housing plays in the long-term health and well-being of children, families, and communities. Read More
March 8, 2012 -
Publication
Demographic Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Housing Markets
A new report identifies dwindling rates of homeownership, especially among African Americans and Hispanics. Read More
February 25, 2012 -
From the field
More Households Dealing with Heavy Burden from Housing Prices
In its annual Housing Landscape report, the MacArthur-supported Center for Housing Policy found increases in stress from housing costs for employed home owners. Read More
January 1, 2012 -
Publication
About the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission
The Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission will craft realistic and actionable policy recommendations that address near-term problems and long-term challenges while recognizing the imperative to restore the country's long-term fiscal health. Read More
November 29, 2011 -
From the field
Study Details Homelessness, "Doubling Up" Among Low-Income Children
About 10% of children in low-income families reported at least one homeless episode – and an additional 24% had at least one episode where they lived "doubled up" with relatives, friends or other families – before age 6. Read More
November 18, 2011 -
Video
How Housing Matters: Research Network Overview
Northwestern University Professor Thomas Cook, the director of the Research Network, describes the network's research on how housing affects a host of other issues, from education a child's behavior. Read More
November 11, 2011 -
Publication
How Housing Matters Commentaries
A series of commentaries run by Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity on the key questions raised in the 2011 How Housing Matters conference. Read More
