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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
July 15, 2013 -
From the field
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
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.
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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 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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April 3, 2013 -
Press release
How Housing Matters Survey Finds American Attitudes Transformed by Housing Crisis, Changes in Lifestyle
National Opinion Survey finds strong support for Rental housing and more balanced national housing policy, even as Americans believe the housing crisis continues. Read More
March 11, 2013 -
Publication
Lessons From Chicago's Public Housing Transformation
The key successes and challenges faced by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and its residents are explored in a new series of five research briefs by the Urban Institute. Read More
January 22, 2013 -
Article
Housing Matters Newsletter: Need-to-Know Information on Housing Issues
As part of its How Housing Matters research initiative, MacArthur has launched a weekly electronic newsletter to bring together the most important news on how housing may affect outcomes in a number of areas, including education ... Read More
December 11, 2012 -
Article
Frequently Asked Questions about How Housing Matters to Families & Communities 2012-2013 Competition
Frequently Asked Questions about the How Housing Matters to Families & Communities 2012-2013 Competition. Read More
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
