Housing

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Evaluating the Homebuyer Tax Credit and Other Policies thumbnail

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
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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
The Preservation Compact: Preserving Chicagoland's Future thumbnail

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

"Renters Face a Housing Squeeze"

From Bloomberg BusinessWeek
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Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay thumbnail

Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay

In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
Spring Issue of Pathways focuses on Housing Policy, Poverty thumbnail

Spring Issue of Pathways focuses on Housing Policy, Poverty

The Spring 2013 edition of Pathways magazine focuses on changes in U.S. housing policy with a number of articles about poverty, housing vouchers, affordable housing and housing policy's affect on education. Read More
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New $25 Million Investment Proves Viability of Mortgage Crisis Fix

In a first of its kind deal, Boston Community Capital, a non-profit community development financial institution, has secured a new investment of $25 million in its Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) Initiative. Read More