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July 16, 2013 - Publication
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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
July 15, 2013 - From The Field
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Housing Partnership Equity Trust Acquires Second Property

The MacArthur-supported Housing Partnership Equity Trust has expanded its portfolio by purchasing a multifamily property in California. Read More
July 15, 2013 - Video
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The Preservation Compact: Preserving Chicagoland's Future

The Preservation Compact brings together the region's public, private, and nonprofit leaders to preserve affordable multifamily rental housing in Cook County. Watch
April 27, 2013 - In The Media

"Today’s Dream House May Not Be Tomorrow’s"

From The New York Times
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April 23, 2013 - In The Media

"Renting the American Dream"

From The Atlantic Cities
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April 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Are Homeowners Jealous of Renters?"

From The Boston Globe
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April 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Study: Home Buyers Leery"

From the Boston Herald
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April 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Americans Think Housing Crisis Isn't Over, Survey Indicates"

From Star-Telegram
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April 3, 2013 - In The Media

"Survey: Home Ownership No Longer Central to the American Dream"

From the Los Angeles Times
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April 3, 2013 - In The Media

"Survey Finds Shifting Views on Rental Housing, Homeownership"

From The Oregonian
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