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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

Where in America are we actually building new housing?

When we cornered Chris Herbert, director of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, he humored our endless speculation about more restrictive zoning, NIMBYism and environmental regulation in blue counties. And then he gently explained the more mundane reality: It all boils down to land availability.

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.

Marketplace

First-time homebuyers are older these days

“This surge over the past two years has just been such a shock to the affordability levels of potential homebuyers,” said Daniel McCue, senior research associate at Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.