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Housing Policy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Congressional Budget Office: Turbulence in Housing and Financial Markets 
 Compilation of publications on housing and financial topics such as home foreclosures, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, financial regulatory reform, and the federal budget and economic outlook. Includes analysis, congressional testimony, letters, and cost estimates. Archive goes back to 1991. From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). http://www.cbo.gov/publications/collections/collections.cfm?collect=14 Topics: Finance, Housing Last updated Mar 30, 2009 Homes and Communities (HUD)
This is the home page for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Topics include information on owning a home, help on renting, the homeless, filing complaints, and notices and forms; audience groups include seniors, the disabled, veterans, farmworkers, and real estate brokers; "HUD Highlights" is an ever-changing list of items of current interest. Searchable. http://www.hud.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Housing, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated May 25, 2005 HUD User
This resource for housing and community development researchers and policymakers is the primary source for U.S. Federal Government reports and information on housing policy and programs, building technology, economic development, urban planning, and other housing-related topics. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.huduser.org/ Topics: Housing, Social Science Last updated Aug 30, 2001 Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS)
The JCHS "is Harvard University's center for information and research on housing in the United States. The Joint Center analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic, demographic, and social trends." The site features publications on topics such as the state of the nation's housing (with information and data about house production, ownership, and prices), home remodeling, rentals, and more. Also includes an overview of research topics and articles written by JCHS members. Searchable. http://www.jchs.harvard.edu Topics: Housing, Investing Last updated May 25, 2005 National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
This organization's policy agenda includes fair housing, homelessness, rural housing, and other affordable housing issues. The NLIHC website features research reports, data, and other publications on housing topics. Also includes a housing FAQ, comments on proposed legislation and regulations, and related housing advocacy links. http://www.nlihc.org Topics: Housing, Poverty Last updated Dec 9, 2006 Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)
"OFHEO's mission is to promote housing and a strong national housing finance system by ensuring the safety and soundness of Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation)." This site features analysis and documents, including news about the July 2008 efforts of the federal government to bolster the financial stability of these mortgage giants. Also includes an index of house price appreciation and related information for consumers. http://www.ofheo.gov Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing, Investing, Money Last updated Jul 14, 2008 |
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