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Understanding more about young adults’ eligibility and participation in social safety net programs can inform efforts to support young adults during periods of instability.
Retaining the current price for government mortgages is a good idea A close look at the mortgage price reduction recently suspended by the Trump administration reveals that the impact on the market would have been small.Communities cannot wait for federal action on unsafe foreclosures A new wave of unsafe houses called "sick homes" have exited foreclosure only to be resold to unknowing residents, harming families and communities.To end homelessness, Carson should continue Housing First approach The first priority of the Housing First approach is to help people find and maintain their own housing.Why the proficiency-versus-growth debate matters for assessing school performance In her confirmation hearing, education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos faced questions on whether student performance is best measured by proficiency or growth.Where Republicans will focus in housing policy Last week, thought leaders who could influence the incoming regime gathered at the Urban Institute to discuss where housing policy should go in the years to come.What is the Obama administration’s legacy on housing? Senior Obama administration officials involved in housing policy discuss how they approached the housing crisis and lessons learned along the way.
