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The New York Times

When the Neighbors Are All Older, Too

Research on whether age-segregated housing leads to improved health or quality of life is scant and dated; it’s not a subject that lends itself to controlled studies. “It’s still an open question,” said Jennifer Molinsky, director of the Housing an Aging Society program at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The Washington Post

Where in America are we actually building new housing?

When we cornered Chris Herbert, director of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, he humored our endless speculation about more restrictive zoning, NIMBYism and environmental regulation in blue counties. And then he gently explained the more mundane reality: It all boils down to land availability.

The Washington Post

The easy way to save up to 20 percent on your heating bill this winter

If you’re unsure of what to look for or want a more detailed review of your home, experts recommend bringing in a professional. A $150 tax credit can be used for an energy audit, said Carlos Martin, a researcher at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Marketplace

First-time homebuyers are older these days

“This surge over the past two years has just been such a shock to the affordability levels of potential homebuyers,” said Daniel McCue, senior research associate at Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The Verge

The house that climate change built

“It’s that weird combination of stability and security,” Carlos Martín, the project director for the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, said. “We have a very unique way of thinking about housing. It is associated with a lot of our cultural imagery in this country, as well as our financial situation.”

The Wall Street Journal

Congrats, Your House Made You Rich. Now Sell It.

Jennifer Molinsky, who directs the Housing an Aging Society Program at Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, thinks there won’t be a “great senior selloff” in the housing market, but she worries about where aging boomers are going to live.

The Boston Globe

RECKONING WITH BOSTON’S TOWERS OF WEALTH

To afford that, a household would need an annual income of almost $300,000 for the single-family home, or more than $255,000 for the condo, to cover mortgage and other costs, said Daniel McCue, senior research associate at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.