Despite increases in extreme meteorological events such as coastal floods and storm surges, population on the coasts continues to increase. To alleviate problems caused by…
This research examines the economic impact of climate change adaptation measures on the housing markets of two representative coastal cities in the United States located…
W07-6: In recent years, the home remodeling market in the United States has enjoyed solid growth. Spending on residential improvements and repairs has climbed steadily,…
William Apgar, Amal Bendimerad, Ren Essene
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April 25, 2007
For decades “fair lending” issues have received attention in both public policy arenas and the popular press, but the release of 2004 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data…
This paper describes the process for developing the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), designed to estimate quarterly current and future home improvement…
W05-10: Over the last decade, the home remodeling market in the United States has enjoyed solid growth. Spending on residential improvements and repairs has climbed…