With record-high rent burdens and near record-low vacancies, expensive, scarce housing is a huge threat to families and the economy. Policymakers across the US are fighting back, easing zoning laws that make it hard/illegal to build new lower-cost housing. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

As Latino homeownership grows, Charlotte-area buyers find affordability outside the city wfae.org/race-equity/20…

Cleaning up Daingerfield Island today for the GWMP #NationalParkWeek #Pew75 !

Homelessness is higher in areas where rents are higher, new research shows. What’s more is cities are finding ways to keep housing costs and homelessness low. How? Making enough housing available—especially lower-cost options. pew.org/4282yjb

In a new blog, Jim Parrott and I provide further clarity on Fannie and Freddie's pricing changes. The data clearly show that the FHFA is not penalizing people with good credit. urban.org/urban-wire/fan…

Affordable Credit Poised to Save Consumers Billions pew.org/44lsiKW via The Pew Trusts

New: Areas in New York that saw the slowest rent growth from 2017 to 2023 made more housing available. Areas with strict zoning that couldn’t keep up with the housing demand saw rents spike. Why adding more housing improves affordability: pew.org/3CcKw4t

Check out Tina Smith and @chopracfpb discussing concerns about “contract for deed” in MN’s Somali community h/t ProPublica Sahan Journal

A shortage of loans for homes priced below $150,000 bars many American families from homeownership pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

How hard is it to get a $150K mortgage? @PewTrusts analyzed data that shows the decline of small mortgages over the last 17 years—while mortgages $300K+ have steadily increased. pew.org/43ZcvAl

My friend is reading a book to her kid, where Minnie runs for president and discusses polling sampling methods! This is my new favorite book and I haven’t even read it yet (but I did order a copy).

NEW: Data illustrates how housing costs drive homelessness levels. 📈 As rents rise, so does homelessness. Fortunately, in regions like Minneapolis and Houston that added housing and kept rent growth low, homelessness dropped: pew.org/3qyGxNn

🧵Renting in the U.S. has become increasingly expensive—and in cities that haven’t made more housing available, homelessness has also risen significantly. Our experts explore the data and solutions to this persistent issue. 📷: Levi Meir Clancy

Manufactured homes are affordable factory-built residences installed in 1 to 3 sections after delivery. Most of the process is automated and standardized which reduces costs compared to site-built or modular housing. Alex Horowitz Tara Roche The Pew Trusts pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

🆕 Among the 4 largest U.S. cities, NYC, LA, and Chicago saw a decrease in Black residents over the past two decades, while Houston saw an increase. One way Houston allowed more housing—reducing its minimum lot size requirements. #TXlege pew.org/48i3N2U

Tighter rules and high costs mean lenders are reluctant to offer small #mortgages, forcing cash-poor buyers to seek riskier options. #housing #AffordableHousing context.news/money-power-pe…

…and most Americans similarly support other policies to make it easier to build new homes. 👇 pew.org/3N6Wdzw

These reforms have boosted Minneapolis' housing availability: • Eliminate parking mandates • Encourage apartments in commercial corridors • Establish height minimums near jobs and transit • Permit duplexes, triplexes on *all* lots pew.org/3TOOUR1

Overdraft is (expensive) credit. About time bank and credit union regulators treat it that way.

Rising costs and limited inventory of homes are just a few of the obstacles Americans face when it comes to homeownership. I’m grateful for the work of my colleagues Tara Roche and Alex Horowitz who are researching these challenges and possible solutions. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…