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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
In Chicago, Access to Capital Depends on Your Neighborhood Historic racial fault lines in Chicago also persist in its capital markets.Newest Housing Data Indicate We Likely Aren’t in a Housing Bubble The current demand for houses is largely driven by families seeking to purchase homes.Driving Innovation in Homebuilding to Address Housing’s Biggest Challenges Industry segmentation is one of the biggest barriers to innovation in homebuilding.American Seniors Prefer to “Age in Place”—But What’s the Right Place? As more Americans near retirement, they’re grappling with where they should live as they grow older.How Organizations with Data and Technology Skills Can Play a Critical Role in the 2020 Census Local governments and organizations are forming coalitions to encourage census responses in 2020.The FHA Can Improve its Reverse Mortgage Program by Changing Servicing Protocol The FHA's Home Equity Conversation Mortgage program helps seniors tap into their housing wealth to help pay for living expenses.