Research and Information

Understanding the Colonias Investment Areas

Located along the U.S. and Mexico border, colonias communities lack a widely accepted definition and standardized boundaries, hindering investment. Fannie Mae and the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) have partnered to address this underserved market. Insights gained from our research are leading to greater understanding of the colonias region and potential investment opportunities.

A Methodological Approach to Estimate Residential Heirs’ Property in the United States

Taking Stock of Rural America

Affordable Housing and Recovery in Rural Communities, Federally Assisted Housing Opportunities for Residents

Rural Resource Guide: Affordable Housing and Recovery in Rural Communities

The full research report provides broader insights into the colonias region – as well as proposes a definition for industry use. With greater high-cost lending and a poverty rate (27%) nearly twice the national average (15%), colonias communities are worthy of focus and support. Eager to learn more?

Rural Seniors and Their Homes – 2004

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Rural Seniors and Their HomesPrint copy: $10.00Describes the…

Best Practices in Revolving Loan Funds for Rural Affordable Housing

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Best Practices in Revolving Loan Funds for Rural Affordable HousingPrint…

Rural Rental Housing Preservation and Nonprofit Capacity to Purchase and Preserve Section 515 Projects

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Rural Rental Housing Preservation and Nonprofit Capacity to Purchase…

No Refuge From the Fields: Findings From a Survey of Farmworker Housing Conditions in the United States

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Reports on a survey of farmworker housing, which found that structural problems, broken appliances, and overcrowding were common.

Innovative Designs for Nontraditional Households in Rural Areas

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Innovative Designs for Nontraditional Households in Rural AreasPrint…

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