Curbed
THE CASE FOR MORE HOUSING ASSISTANCE
When Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies released its annual analysis of the nation’s housing this past summer, there was plenty of good news.
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The New York Times
TAX OVERHAUL IS A BLOW TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING EFFORTS
The last time that Congress approved a sweeping overhaul of the federal tax code, in 1986, it created a tax credit meant to encourage the private sector to invest in affordable housing.
Reuters
AMERICANS TO SPEND 7.5 PERCENT MORE ON HOME REMODELING IN 2018: STUDY
Americans are expected to spend nearly $340 billion in 2018 to upgrade or to patch up their homes, a 7.5 percent increase from last year, a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University released on Thursday showed.
Yahoo
JAY-Z INSPIRED THIS NEW BOOK OF FINANCIAL ADVICE
The son of a Haitian immigrant, Exantus, 36, was raised in Harlem’s St. Nicholas housing projects by his single mother. She found work in a factory, but didn’t have a good grasp on the English language, and struggled to understand the financial system in America
CNN
IN BOOMING ECONOMIES, FOOD BANKS ARE BUSIER THAN EVER
He's a special education teacher at a public school in Los Altos, California, during the day, and works nights and weekends as a data analyst. He takes home roughly $2,500-$2,700 a month.
CNN
HOW TAX REFORM COULD MAKE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY EVEN WORSE
Lawmakers may take a scalpel to a set of tax benefits designed to entice developers to build affordable housing and public facilities -- like schools and hospitals -- in poor neighborhoods. Meanwhile, nearly 39 million households can't afford their housing, according to a report out this summer from the Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Los Angeles Times
FOR TENANTS ON THE EDGE, PAYING THE RENT OFTEN TAKES MORE THAN HALF THEIR INCOME
California's high housing costs have pushed many tenants to the edge of affordability. Even if they have steady work, the cost of putting a roof over their heads demands a staggering share of income.
LA Weekly
WILL 2018 BE A YEAR OF RENT-CONTROL REVOLT IN LA?
Every day we're getting messages from folks getting priced out," says Nicole Hodgson, a leader of the Pasadena Tenants Union. "We're in a crisis, and we need to act now.
The Chicago Tribune
TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY ON RENT
Leigh Wilson once owned a home. She agrees that, for many people, home ownership is the American dream.
Co.Design
THE AIRBNB FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS HERE
Marcus and Goor created Nesterly and joined an MIT startup accelerator in December of 2016, with the mission of using an intergenerational model to help young people find affordable housing while giving older citizens the chance to stay in their homes longer.
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.
