Advanced Age Can Increase Risk of Housing Insecurity and Homelessness Monday, May 6, 2024 With a growing number of older adults experiencing homelessness across the US, we interviewed housing, aging, and homelessness service providers in Boston to examine factors unique to older adults. In... By SAMARA SCHECKLER
Miscellaneous What We Read, Watched, and Listened to in 2023 Wednesday, December 27, 2023 As we do each year, we asked our staff to recommend the books, shows, podcasts, and other content... By KERRY DONAHUE
Demographics & Projections Homeowner Mobility Stalls Amid Rising Interest Rates Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Though home prices are high and still rising, high interest rates are discouraging many homeowners... By RIORDAN FROST
Neighborhood Change The Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Middle Neighborhoods in the Mountain West Thursday, December 7, 2023 The dramatic changes in residential patterns, housing markets, and urban life that have occurred... By ARIELLE RAWLINGS
Demographics & Projections Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Driving Rental Demand Monday, December 4, 2023 As slowing multifamily construction underscores a downturn in rental markets, optimists see rental... By DANIEL MCCUE
Aging US is Unprepared to Provide Housing and Care for Millions of Older Adults Thursday, November 30, 2023 The US population 65 and over soared by 34 percent in the last decade, from 43 million in 2012 to 58... By JENNIFER MOLINSKY
Housing Markets & Conditions After Falling Last Year, Home Prices Are Rising Again Wednesday, November 29, 2023 After home prices fell during the latter half of 2022 and markets across the country cooled, prices... By PEYTON WHITNEY
Homeownership Can Mortgage Forbearance Help Stabilize the Economy? Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Is allowing borrowers to suspend mortgage payments an effective way to stabilize the economy during... By SEAN LEE
Affordability Learning from State Efforts to Encourage Accessory Dwelling Units Thursday, November 9, 2023 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – small, independent living units that are inside, attached to, or... By ELLIE SHEILD, DAVID LUBEROFF
Affordability Can Affordable Housing Policies Reduce Health Disparities? Thursday, November 2, 2023 Despite substantial government investment aimed at reducing health disparities, large differences in... By NOÉMIE SPORTICHE