Feb 27th 2012 11:40AM
In the wake of the housing bust, almost 1 in 4 working families spend more than half their income on housing costs, according to a new study. The study by the Center for Housing Policy found that both homeowners and renters continue to struggle with housing costs since the market tanked in 2008. Between 2008 and 2010,... Continue Reading »
Mar 31st 2010 2:30PM
What do an elementary school teacher, police officer and paralegal all have in common? None of them can afford an ordinary home in Chicago. This sorry excuse for a joke comes courtesy of the recent findings from a study released by the Center for Housing Policy, which concludes that owning a dream home might be a pipe... Continue Reading »
Dec 18th 2009 1:00PM
With real estate prices plummeting across the country, one might expect some relief from the high cost of housing. But if you wince when you write your rent or mortgage check, you're in good company. A new report from the Center for Housing Policy finds that some 37 million American families now spend more than 30... Continue Reading »
