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Marketplace

More older people are still paying off mortgages

It used to be that by the time most people reached 80, their house was paid off. In 1989, just 3% of homeowners over 80 still had a mortgage. Today? It’s nearly a third. “And the balance on those mortgages is much higher, even when you adjust for inflation,” said Jennifer Molinsky at Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Grist

Why tenants struggle more in the wake of hurricanes

“Our disaster safety net in this country has always prioritized property,” said Carlos Martín, project director at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. “We assess what you’re due in the safety net program based on damages to your property.”

CityLab

The Other Housing Crisis: Too Many Sick, Aging Homes

“The adequacy issue takes a backseat to the affordability issue in most jurisdictions in this country,” said Carlos Martín, project director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. “Housing in this nation is like humans entering their mid-life crisis.”

The New York Times

When the Neighbors Are All Older, Too

Research on whether age-segregated housing leads to improved health or quality of life is scant and dated; it’s not a subject that lends itself to controlled studies. “It’s still an open question,” said Jennifer Molinsky, director of the Housing an Aging Society program at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The Washington Post

The easy way to save up to 20 percent on your heating bill this winter

If you’re unsure of what to look for or want a more detailed review of your home, experts recommend bringing in a professional. A $150 tax credit can be used for an energy audit, said Carlos Martin, a researcher at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.