Research Report Shared Equity Homeownership Evaluation: Case Study of a Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH)
Kenneth Temkin, Brett Theodos, David Price
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Shared equity homeownership initiatives provide below-market homeownership opportunities to income-eligible families in return for a share of the owner's potential capital gains at resale. This case study analyzes affordability, personal wealth, security of tenure, and mobility outcomes for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), which operates in eastern King County, WA. ARCH owners realized very high returns, but resold homes saw a decrease in affordability over time. Foreclosure rates for ARCH homes are well below the area's already-low average. And resale restrictions did not appear to limit mobility, allowing owners to leave with the equity they had built in ARCH.
Research Areas Wealth and financial well-being Neighborhoods, cities, and metros Housing
Tags Asset and debts Housing markets Transportation