Tara Roche

Join @pewtrusts November 17 @ 2pm ET for a discussion on @USTreasury's Homeowner Assistance Fund. We'll talk program development, challenges, successes, lessons learned, land contracts, #manufacturedhousing with experts from Treasury, AZ, PA, TX, @NHLP. shorturl.at/EHRW8

@united What's going on with UA697? It's been 2 hours on the runway and pilot says he's not getting any info from United, no busses/gates available, and most importantly *supplies are running out and lavatory tank is filling up.*

Rising costs and limited inventory of homes are just a few of the obstacles Americans face when it comes to homeownership. I’m grateful for the work of my colleagues @Tara_In_DC and @AlexHrwtz who are researching these challenges and possible solutions. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

Overdraft is (expensive) credit. About time bank and credit union regulators treat it that way.

@sellensatt Belated congratulations to Mayur! And you!

Today, the delightful human to whom I have had the privilege to be married for ~8 years became a US citizen! I have many thoughts about our immigration system, but today I’ll say that I can’t think of anyone who better embodies the qualities I love about my country. The best day.

These reforms have boosted Minneapolis' housing availability: • Eliminate parking mandates • Encourage apartments in commercial corridors • Establish height minimums near jobs and transit • Permit duplexes, triplexes on *all* lots pew.org/3TOOUR1

…and most Americans similarly support other policies to make it easier to build new homes. 👇 pew.org/3N6Wdzw

Tighter rules and high costs mean lenders are reluctant to offer small #mortgages, forcing cash-poor buyers to seek riskier options. #housing #AffordableHousing context.news/money-power-pe…

🆕 Among the 4 largest U.S. cities, NYC, LA, and Chicago saw a decrease in Black residents over the past two decades, while Houston saw an increase. One way Houston allowed more housing—reducing its minimum lot size requirements. #TXlege pew.org/48i3N2U

Manufactured homes are affordable factory-built residences installed in 1 to 3 sections after delivery. Most of the process is automated and standardized which reduces costs compared to site-built or modular housing. @AlexHrwtz @Tara_In_DC @pewtrusts pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

My friend is reading a book to her kid, where Minnie runs for president and discusses polling sampling methods! This is my new favorite book and I haven’t even read it yet (but I did order a copy).

🧵Renting in the U.S. has become increasingly expensive—and in cities that haven’t made more housing available, homelessness has also risen significantly. Our experts explore the data and solutions to this persistent issue. 📷: Levi Meir Clancy

NEW: Data illustrates how housing costs drive homelessness levels. 📈 As rents rise, so does homelessness. Fortunately, in regions like Minneapolis and Houston that added housing and kept rent growth low, homelessness dropped: pew.org/3qyGxNn

A shortage of loans for homes priced below $150,000 bars many American families from homeownership pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

How hard is it to get a $150K mortgage? @PewTrusts analyzed data that shows the decline of small mortgages over the last 17 years—while mortgages $300K+ have steadily increased. pew.org/43ZcvAl

Check out @SenTinaSmith and @chopracfpb discussing concerns about “contract for deed” in MN’s Somali community h/t @propublica @SahanJournal

New: Areas in New York that saw the slowest rent growth from 2017 to 2023 made more housing available. Areas with strict zoning that couldn’t keep up with the housing demand saw rents spike. Why adding more housing improves affordability: pew.org/3CcKw4t

Affordable Credit Poised to Save Consumers Billions pew.org/44lsiKW via @pewtrusts

In a new blog, Jim Parrott and I provide further clarity on Fannie and Freddie's pricing changes. The data clearly show that the FHFA is not penalizing people with good credit. urban.org/urban-wire/fan…

Cleaning up Daingerfield Island today for the @NPSGWMP #NationalParkWeek #Pew75 !

Homelessness is higher in areas where rents are higher, new research shows. What’s more is cities are finding ways to keep housing costs and homelessness low. How? Making enough housing available—especially lower-cost options. pew.org/4282yjb