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The Hill

Troubling trends in housing for the new decade

During times of deepening economic inequality, housing affordability remains a valuable indicator for measuring the health, financial stability and life outcomes for Americans of all backgrounds.

Freddie Mac Multifamily Podcast

Multifamily Trends with Chris Herbert

Is housing affordability a supply problem or an income distribution problem? And how do housing trends vary by income level? In this podcast, Corey and Steve discuss the affordability crisis with Chris Herbert, managing director at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.

BobVila

These 10 Renovation Trends Will Be Popular in 2020

Research from the Joint Center for Housing Studies shows that carpets, floors, paneling, and ceiling tiles account for the largest expenditures in home renovation annually: 5.3 million homeowners spend an average of $3,282 a year on surface improvements.

Yahoo

Where to Find America's Most Affordable Homes in 2020

To help consumers understand which areas of the United States have the most and least affordable homes, we gathered and analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The New York Times

Many Renters Who Face Eviction Owe Less Than $600

Between 1990 and 2017, the national stock of rental housing grew by 10.9 million units, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. Over that same time, the number of units renting for less than $600 a month in inflation-adjusted dollars fell by 4 million. All net growth in rental housing in America, in other words, has been for higher-income tenants.

Forbes

A Year Of Rejuvenation For The US Housing Industry

Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies projects that annual household growth from 2018-2028 will average 1.2 million households per year, which is 20% higher than the prior 5-year average.