Continued Gains Projected for Remodeling Amid Economic Uncertainty Thursday, April 17, 2025 Annual expenditures for improvements and maintenance to owner-occupied homes are expected to grow modestly through 2026, according to our latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) . The... By CARLOS MARTÍN
Aging High-Proximity Jobs and Household Vulnerabilities Monday, June 8, 2020 In about a third of all households—and in at least 40 percent of black and Hispanic households—at... By WHITNEY AIRGOOD-OBRYCKI
Aging Older Adults in the Workforce: Facing Economic and Health Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic Friday, June 5, 2020 Before the pandemic hit, 2.8 million older Americans worked in industries that were most at-risk of... By ALEXANDER HERMANN, JENNIFER MOLINSKY
Affordability Parking Requirements and Foundations Are Driving Up the Cost of Multifamily Housing Tuesday, June 2, 2020 This piece is the third in a four-part series on innovations in design and construction co-published... By HANNAH HOYT, JENNY SCHUETZ
Housing Markets & Conditions Housing Could Help Lead the Post-COVID Economic Recovery Thursday, May 28, 2020 The US is clearly entering a recession and the only question is how bad it will be. US gross... By DANIEL MCCUE
COVID COVID-19 Rent Shortfalls in Small Buildings Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Renters living in single-family homes and smaller multifamily buildings, along with the owners of... By WHITNEY AIRGOOD-OBRYCKI, ALEXANDER HERMANN
Housing Markets & Conditions The New Proposed Capital Rule for Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae: Ten Quick Reactions Friday, May 22, 2020 On Wednesday, May 20 the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the regulator of Freddie Mac and... By DON LAYTON
Affordability Flexible Zoning and Streamlined Procedures Can Make Housing More Affordable Tuesday, May 19, 2020 This piece is the second in a four-part series on innovations in design and construction co... By HANNAH HOYT, JENNY SCHUETZ
Rental Housing Nearly a Quarter of Major Metros Are Precariously Positioned for COVID-19 Job Losses Monday, May 18, 2020 While the COVID-19 pandemic is having substantial economic effects on renters throughout the United... By SOPHIA WEDEEN
Remodeling How This Recession is Expected to Affect Home Improvement Spending Friday, May 15, 2020 After almost a decade of sustained growth in spending for home improvement projects, remodeling... By KERMIT BAKER
