Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
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November 30, 2023
Over the next ten years, the US population over the age of 75 will increase by 45 percent, from 17 million to nearly 25 million. The growth is widespread, across urban,…
Chris Herbert, Jennifer Molinsky, Samara Scheckler
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October 1, 2023
Adults 65 and older are the fastest growing age group of people experiencing homelessness, yet housing insecurity and homelessness is especially dangerous for them. This…
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
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June 21, 2023
US housing markets continue to cool as higher costs weigh on both homeowners and renters. On the for-sale side, home sales and construction levels have declined while rental…
Jennifer Molinsky, Anne Marie E. Brady, Bailey Hu
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June 5, 2023
Population aging and housing affordability challenges are driving an interest in alternative housing options in countries around the world. Older adults’ desires to age as…
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
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March 23, 2023
Sparked by pandemic-induced changes in household routines and use of living space, home improvement and repair spending soared to new heights in 2022, reaching an estimated $…
Dr. Martín recently testified in a House Financial Services Committee hearing, "How Do We Encourage Greater Flood Insurance Coverage in America?". He reviewed the challenges…
Dr. Herbert was honored to testify in a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, "The State of Housing 2023." In his testimony, he highlighted the nation’s…
Jennifer Molinsky, Nancy Berlinger, Bailey Hu
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October 6, 2022
During the pandemic, many older adults faced social isolation and disruptions in access to food, medical care, and supportive services. In response, organizations that…