Housing in the United States : the basics

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Title
"Housing in the United States : the basics"
Statement of Responsibility
Katrin B. Anacker
Publisher
  • Routledge
Publication Year
  • 2024
Book size
21 cm
Series Name / No
  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [121]-152) and index.

Summary:"Housing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. Housing in the United States: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to key concepts and issues in housing-and a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices, affordability, and access in the United States today. Part 1 covers the fundamentals of housing: households, housing units, and neighborhoods; housing as basic need vs. human right; supply and demand; construction, rehabilitation, and renovation; and demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural trends. Part 2 focuses on housing policy and its evolution from the early 20th century, through the Great Recession to the present day; policies related to owner- and renter-occupied housing; tax policies and expenditures; place- and people-based programs; and shortages of affordable housing. Written in a clear and engaging style, this guide allows readers to quickly grasp the complex range of policies, programs

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