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.

Picking Up the Pieces: HAC’s Natural Disaster Guide

When a disaster strikes a rural area, one of the most serious problems may be a lack of information about resources and assistance available for recovery efforts. HAC’s guide, Picking […]

Rural America is Losing its Affordable Rental Housing

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?

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Housing in the Border Colonias

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Poor housing conditions are common in the colonias with an old, deteriorating housing stock, combined with newer units that do not meet building codes.
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Accounting & Financial Operations for Nonprofits in Rural Housing

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  Accounting & Financial Operations for Nonprofits in Rural…
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Housing on Native American Lands

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Over 500 Native American tribes reside in disparate locations across the United States, and Native American lands can be found in all regions of the United States.
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Conducting Homeless Counts on Native American Lands – A Toolkit

This flexible toolkit highlights steps, tools, and methods that can be used to complete an accurate homeless count on AIANHH lands.
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CRA in Rural America

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The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their entire communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

Taking Stock 2010

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More from Taking Stock at #RuralFacts and Poverty in the…
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Rural Reentry: Housing Options and Obstacles for Ex-Offenders

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This report serves as a probe into the burgeoning, complex topic of rural reentry, attempting to better understand the rural environment, its housing providers, and the ex-offenders who call it home.
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Nonprofit Capacity in the Lower Mississippi Delta Region

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 This guide provides an overview of nonprofit capacity in the Lower Mississippi Delta region with a focus on organizations that provide housing services.
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Primer for Beginning Rural Housing Developers

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Provides a basic overview of the housing development process, giving the reader the understanding necessary to move on to more detailed development information.

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