Books

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Housing market challenges in Europe and the United States Housing market challenges in Europe and the United States Philip Arestis "Housing finance structures and Institutional and regulatory/fiscal aspects in housing have changed significantly in recent years. This book examines the development in housing markets in Europe and … OL15409173W
Regaining the dream Regaining the dream Roberto G. Quercia,Roberto G. Quercia "Backed by extensive study of mortgage loans made to low-income Americans over a ten-year period, argues that in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008-09, lenders need not shy away from the low-in… OL16175803W
Educational experiences of hidden homeless teenagers Educational experiences of hidden homeless teenagers Ronald E. Hallett "Homeless youth face countless barriers limiting their ability to complete a high school diploma and transition to postsecondary education. Their experiences vary widely based on family, access to so… OL16282732W
The cul-de-sac syndrome The cul-de-sac syndrome John F. Wasik "The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome explores why homeownership has become a fractured dream and presents ways to revive it. Combining analysis with insights into cultural and economic myths, the book provides a… OL1872512W
High rise stories High rise stories Alex Kotlowitz,Audrey Petty In first-person accounts, former residents of Chicago's public housing projects describe life in the now-demolished high-rise apartments and the tone of the community life and poverty levels that exi… OL19989320W
Site Design for Multifamily Housing Site Design for Multifamily Housing Nico Larco The United States is over eighty percent urbanized, yet over half of the population still lives in suburban settings, characterized by low-density, automobile-dependent development with separated lan… OL20321634W
Housing statistics of the United States Housing statistics of the United States Shana Hertz Hattis Housing Statistics is the most comprehensive source for current and historical statistics on households, housing, and housing finance. Numerous easy-to-use tables provide data on a wide range of hous… OL26435703W
Decoding the new mortgage market Decoding the new mortgage market Reed, David Despite the credit crunch, prospective homeowners can take advantage of an extreme buyer's market. But they still need to be careful. OL2749890W
Housing segregation in suburban America since 1960 Housing segregation in suburban America since 1960 Charles M. Lamb This book examines national fair housing policy from 1960 through 2000 in the context of the American presidency and the country's segregated suburban housing market. It argues that a principal reaso… OL5731651W
The Condo Owner's Answer Book The Condo Owner's Answer Book Beth Grimm For many, the first home they purchase is a condo. What seems like an apartment that you own, in fact comes with a lot more responsibilities than a single-family home as you and your neighbors are sh… OL9859994W