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The State of the Nation’s Housing 2026
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Remodeling

For over three decades, the Remodeling Futures Program has studied trends in home maintenance and improvement, on which the US spends over $600 billion annually. Our research explores the dynamics of the industry that conducts this work, the evolving repair and preservation needs of the nation’s housing stock, and how household characteristics shape demand and capacity for different types of housing renovations. The program also produces the biennial Improving America’s Housing report and the quarterly Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA). 

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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.

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