Category: Archives
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Rents Fluctuate Widely Year to Year
In Part 2 of the FMR Analysis Series, we look at how rents have changed by county and state over the years. This series analyzes the 40th percentile fair market rent (FMR) for a 1-bedroom (1BR) across the U.S. Therefore, it will refer to this measure whenever rent is mentioned. Changes Over Time To understand…
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Improving Wages in the Homelessness Sector
May 12, 2022 Improving work conditions in the homelessness sector has been a dire but insufficiently addressed need. Due to the highly stressful environment, the sector suffered traditionally high turnover rates which continues to impact our nation’s last line of response for helping people out of poverty. As homelessness continues to rise, it is critical…
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The Most Expensive Places to Live in the U.S.
May 18, 2022 In this three-part blog post, we look at affordability in the U.S. by analyzing the 40th percentile fair market rent (FMR) for a 1-bedroom unit across the nation. This measure was chosen because it signifies what type of housing is available for the lower-income household. In a surprising analysis, some unexpected states…