August 6, 2015
Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Round-Up
- MakeRoom’s campaign to bring awareness to the housing affordability concert by arranging concerts on the first (when rent is due) in the homes of families struggling to pay the rent. On August 1st Nashville an single mom, Marlene and her family were serenaded by the country music rock band John and Jacob. Marlene is an adjunct professor who spends 75% of her income on rent.
- The Urban Institute’s Housing Finance at a Glance Monthly Chartbook, contains a wealth of information on today’s real estate market including size and financing trends.