ERS Economist Lorin Kusmin will discuss the most recent indicators of social and economic conditions in rural areas, focusing on the U.S. rural economy, including employment, population, poverty, and educational […]
From The Daily Yonder: Rural programs that were slated for cuts got a reprieve – and some increases– in last month’s budget compromise. Renters, self-help home builders, and housing agencies […]
Bad bargain? Twenty million Americans live in manufactured housing – many of which are located in rural areas. Manufactured homes, their owners, and the economics associated with this type of […]
From The Daily Yonder: Rural programs that were slated for cuts got a reprieve – and some increases– in last month’s budget compromise. Renters, self-help home builders, and housing agencies […]
Here is some text and a fancy image… In fall 2003, we looked at a new self-help housing program on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, developed by the Oglala Sioux […]
HAC News Formats. pdf December 16, 2015 Vol. 44, No. 25 • FY16 funding bill increases Rental Assistance and HOME • Tax extenders bill would make 9% LIHTC and EITC […]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has re-issued a proposed rule on Duty To Serve. Through HERA, GSEs have a ‘duty to serve’ traditionally underserved markets of rural, preservation, and […]
A recent edition of the “Inside Appalachia” radio examines the challenges that first generation college students are going through, and how some colleges and universities are developing strategies and programs […]
The Rural Development Leadership Network (RDLN) Auction closes on December 13, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST. Proceeds from the auction support the efforts of RDLN, a national multicultural social change […]
A final definition of “chronically homeless,” published Dec. 4, will be used in HUD’s Continuum of Care Program and in the Consolidated Plans that guide state and local governments’ use […]