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If Social Security benefits are reduced, not only will people and families face hard decisions, but states and local businesses may also see increased budgetary pressures.
Why the low Hispanic homeownership rate matters Families of color have, on average, a much harder time getting a mortgage than do white families.Building the evidence base to support low-income housing policy in Latin America and the Caribbean In 2009, the world’s urban population surpassed its rural population for the first time. But we still don't know much about the housing needs of this population.What we know about gun violence in the United States: What are the economic impacts? Looking at gun violence from an economic perspective can also deepen our understanding of this challenge and help identify new ways to save lives.Moving to Work expansion provides an opportunity to test new models of rental assistance There is not enough federal rental assistance to go around, but PHAs are testing alternatives that might provide greater stability to more people.What we know about gun violence in the United States: Who’s affected? Of all gun-related fatalities in 2010, 11,000 were considered homicides. The rest—more than 19,000 deaths—were classified as suicides.Why (and how) localities should say yes to housing Rules and regulations in many communities create barriers that reduce the housing supply, drive up prices, and make it difficult to access stable and affordable homes.
