Five Optimistic Thoughts on the Future of Remodeling Research Thursday, July 29, 2021 As the new Director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies, I step into the formidable shoes of Kermit Baker—a scholar who has contributed to our understanding about... By CARLOS MARTÍN
Housing Markets & Conditions Common-Sense GSE Reform Recommendations for the Biden Administration Thursday, November 12, 2020 What should we do with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the two government-sponsored enterprises? The GSE... By DON LAYTON
Aging New Report Finds Most Older Adults Do Not Reside in Livable Communities Friday, October 30, 2020 A rapidly aging population has helped spur recognition of the importance of creating livable and age... By JENNIFER MOLINSKY
Housing Markets & Conditions Will the GSEs Be Attractive Enough to Equity Investors for a Successful Recapitalization? Wednesday, October 28, 2020 The two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have just entered into... By DON LAYTON
Neighborhood Change COVID-19 and the Changing Role of Boston’s Community Development Corporations Monday, October 26, 2020 Correction Note: A previous version of this blog did not list the author. In response to the ongoing... By EMILY KLEIN
Affordability Housing as Infrastructure: Can Architects Address Homelessness? Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness was on the rise in the United States. The Center’s... By CORINNA ANDERSON
Housing Markets & Conditions Homebuying Innovations Have Enabled the Strong Rebound in Home Sales Monday, October 19, 2020 Innovations in the ways people search for, purchase, and finance homes have helped fuel a dramatic... By ALEXANDER HERMANN
Remodeling Residential Remodeling to Continue a Steady Expansion Thursday, October 15, 2020 Moderate gains in homeowner spending for improvements and repairs are expected through much of next... By ABBE WILL
Housing Markets & Conditions GSE Reform: Elections Increase the Uncertainty Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Today, more than twelve years into conservatorship, the path forward for the reform of Freddie Mac... By DON LAYTON
Remodeling Recent Upturn in DIY Remodeling Projects Unlikely to Continue Long-Term Tuesday, October 13, 2020 During the pandemic, there has been a surge in do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement as people have... By KERMIT BAKER, SOPHIA WEDEEN
