Slate
We Could Have Stopped the Eviction Wave That’s Coming
According to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, more than half of low-income households spent their stimulus checks on rent.
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Teen Vogue
$15 Minimum Wage Isn't Enough for Workers to Afford Rent in Any US State
Since 2001, the share of all renter households that qualify as being “cost-burdened” has hovered between 40-50%, according to a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Marketwatch
Why people are having trouble turning their second homes into dream homes
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University has predicted a robust year for remodeling; experts attribute that to a strong housing market and increased home equity. The center predicts that remodeling and repairs to owner-occupied homes will jump to $352 billion this year, a 3.8% increase over last year.
San Francisco Chronicle
See how much more expensive Bay Area real estate is compared to other cities
Low interest rates, a housing production shortfall, fewer houses on the market and changes in consumer spending during the pandemic are among the many reasons why housing prices are shooting up, according to a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard.
NBCLX
Some Reap Benefits of a ‘White Hot' Housing Market, but Others Need Help
Millions of homeowners entered forbearance and many renters are struggling to pay rent as eviction protections begin to expire this summer. It’s a “race” to get more relief measures passed, says Chris Herbert of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Yahoo
'It's tragic and it's wrong': End of CDC moratorium could bring a wave of evictions
A report from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies found that those who lost income during coronavirus-related shutdowns are now more likely to be behind on their housing payments.
NPR (Morning Edition)
A Black-White Housing Gap Persists, But One DC Woman Persevered And Won
A recent analysis by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard found that giving low-income families $15,000 for a down payment could help almost 1.5 million Black and Hispanic renters buy homes, and substantially reduce the homeownership gap.
US News & World Report
Colorado Housing Increases, So Does Homelessness
Currently, 50.9% of Colorado renter households are “cost burdened,” with housing taking up more than 30% of total household income and 26% of renters are “severely cost-burdened,” with rent occupying more than 50% of household income, according to data from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
The Independent
CDC extends eviction moratorium for ‘final’ time as millions of Americans at risk in housing crisis
Home sales have surged despite higher prices, locking in existing racial disparities and and higher cost burdens, according to a new report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Forbes
America’s Failure To Build Is Driving Home Prices Ever Higher
Tight future markets are confirmed by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS). In their 2021 report, these experts say “the supply of existing homes for sale has never been tighter,” and is at its lowest level since 1982.
Our Mission
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies strives to improve equitable access to decent, affordable homes in thriving communities. We conduct rigorous research to advance policy and practice, and we bring together diverse stakeholders to spark new ideas for addressing housing challenges. Through teaching and fellowships, we mentor and inspire the next generation of housing leaders.
