Inspired by the National Low Income Housing Coalition's (NLIHC) recently released 2018 Out of Reach report, this month's Regional Snapshot looks at rental housing affordability in the region.
The document provides an overview of recent developments in the US real estate market. It summarizes key data points like home sales, prices, inventory, and mortgage rates. It also outlines recent government actions to provide mortgage relief to unemployed homeowners and help underwater borrowers. New bills aim to stimulate hiring and the economy. The document concludes with tax tips for home energy efficiency upgrades.
The document summarizes recent developments in the US housing market. It discusses signs of recovery including lower mortgage rates and fewer homes on the market. Experts expect further recovery in 2010 as the economy grows and the government continues efforts to help homeowners and the unemployed. The FDIC plans a program to reduce principal for underwater homeowners to prevent foreclosures. Jumbo loans are also becoming more available after tightening during the financial crisis.
The document summarizes recent developments in the US real estate market. It discusses signs of economic recovery and government efforts to boost the jobs market and help homeowners. Data shows existing home sales softened in February but prices remain low. Inventory is up while mortgage rates are near historic lows, improving affordability. The government aims to assist the unemployed and underwater homeowners to prevent foreclosures. New bills offer tax credits for home energy improvements and incentives to hire and retain employees.
1) Americans are primarily concerned with the economy and job creation over reducing budget deficits.
2) Programs like Social Security, Medicare, education and job training are more popular among voters than cutting spending to reduce deficits.
3) A progressive tax policy that increases taxes on the wealthy is seen as acceptable by many voters.
The document summarizes recent economic and real estate market trends. It discusses steps the government has taken to boost the economy through unemployment assistance and mortgage relief programs. Real estate indicators like home sales, prices, inventory and mortgage rates are also summarized. The document concludes with tips for home energy efficiency tax credits.
The Great Rightward Shift: How Conservatism Shifted the Money to the 1%David Doney
The document discusses how conservative economic policies since 1980 have contributed to increasing income and wealth inequality in the United States. It notes that the top 1% now receive over 20% of income, versus 10% pre-1980, and own 42% of wealth compared to 24% in the mid-1970s. Conservative policies such as tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy 1% and weakening of unions have shifted more of the economic gains to the top earners over the past several decades. The rise of conservative media has also encouraged working-class voters to support policies that are not in their own economic interests.
The document discusses the financial fragility of the bottom 50% of U.S. households based on an analysis of their asset and debt positions. Key findings include:
- The bottom 50% have negative adjusted net assets (-6%) due to high debt levels and illiquid housing/durable assets.
- Their financial position is highly sensitive to housing/equity price changes due to high leverage.
- Debt levels have increased sharply over the past 3 years while incomes have risen little, suggesting worsening financial health.
- The bottom 30-50% likely have negative savings rates and are spending beyond their means.
The document provides an overview of recent developments in the US real estate market. It summarizes key data points like home sales, prices, inventory, and mortgage rates. It also outlines recent government actions to provide mortgage relief to unemployed homeowners and help underwater borrowers. New bills aim to stimulate hiring and the economy. The document concludes with tax tips for home energy efficiency upgrades.
The document summarizes recent developments in the US housing market. It discusses signs of recovery including lower mortgage rates and fewer homes on the market. Experts expect further recovery in 2010 as the economy grows and the government continues efforts to help homeowners and the unemployed. The FDIC plans a program to reduce principal for underwater homeowners to prevent foreclosures. Jumbo loans are also becoming more available after tightening during the financial crisis.
The document summarizes recent developments in the US real estate market. It discusses signs of economic recovery and government efforts to boost the jobs market and help homeowners. Data shows existing home sales softened in February but prices remain low. Inventory is up while mortgage rates are near historic lows, improving affordability. The government aims to assist the unemployed and underwater homeowners to prevent foreclosures. New bills offer tax credits for home energy improvements and incentives to hire and retain employees.
1) Americans are primarily concerned with the economy and job creation over reducing budget deficits.
2) Programs like Social Security, Medicare, education and job training are more popular among voters than cutting spending to reduce deficits.
3) A progressive tax policy that increases taxes on the wealthy is seen as acceptable by many voters.
The document summarizes recent economic and real estate market trends. It discusses steps the government has taken to boost the economy through unemployment assistance and mortgage relief programs. Real estate indicators like home sales, prices, inventory and mortgage rates are also summarized. The document concludes with tips for home energy efficiency tax credits.
The Great Rightward Shift: How Conservatism Shifted the Money to the 1%David Doney
The document discusses how conservative economic policies since 1980 have contributed to increasing income and wealth inequality in the United States. It notes that the top 1% now receive over 20% of income, versus 10% pre-1980, and own 42% of wealth compared to 24% in the mid-1970s. Conservative policies such as tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy 1% and weakening of unions have shifted more of the economic gains to the top earners over the past several decades. The rise of conservative media has also encouraged working-class voters to support policies that are not in their own economic interests.
The document discusses the financial fragility of the bottom 50% of U.S. households based on an analysis of their asset and debt positions. Key findings include:
- The bottom 50% have negative adjusted net assets (-6%) due to high debt levels and illiquid housing/durable assets.
- Their financial position is highly sensitive to housing/equity price changes due to high leverage.
- Debt levels have increased sharply over the past 3 years while incomes have risen little, suggesting worsening financial health.
- The bottom 30-50% likely have negative savings rates and are spending beyond their means.
The document summarizes recent developments in the US housing market. It discusses signs of recovery including lower mortgage rates and inventory. Government programs like the FDIC principal reduction program aim to help troubled homeowners. Jumbo mortgages are becoming more available again after tightening during the financial crisis. The document provides tips for homeowners regarding tax deductions and credits.
The Benefits of a Public Bank for New York State; the Derivatives explosion (nominal value of $1.2 quadrillion); The joint FDIC-Bank of England Proposal to forcibly swap deposits (incl. state deposits) for equity in a failing bank; The Public Banking model based on the Bank of North Dakota; The specific state bill for New York state; What the Fed can and can't (or won't) do to save municipalities
Regional Snapshot: Affordable Housing - July 2017 ARCResearch
- Home ownership and household formation rates have declined dramatically compared to historic trends, while home prices have risen significantly faster than wages due to dwindling housing supply. Adding transportation costs further worsens housing affordability.
- Rental costs have also risen sharply, especially in the suburbs, while the number of affordable units, particularly for extremely low-income households, has decreased.
- Most affordable housing is located in low-opportunity areas, maintaining the cycle of generational poverty.
This document summarizes recent trends in the US housing market and real estate industry. It finds that existing home sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in July, driven by first-time buyers. While home prices and inventory levels remain lower than last year, prices have stabilized and are rising slowly from early 2009 lows. Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, improving affordability. The economy may continue to face challenges but signs point to a recovery in 2010 supported by government programs.
Mid Term Elections & Commercial Real Estatekottmeier
The 2010 mid-term elections resulted in Republican control of the House while Democrats retained the presidency, dividing government. This document discusses several implications for commercial real estate, including that a divided government may delay decisions around fiscal stimulus and employment, prolonging recovery in real estate markets. Additionally, debates around tax cuts, federal spending, healthcare reform, and financial reform could impact demand for office and medical space. While employment is slowly improving, decisions made by Congress will influence future projections and commercial real estate demand over the next 5 years is estimated at 550-925 million square feet of office space.
Regional Snapshot: ARC Employment Centers: Core Locations for Jobs, not for A...ARCResearch
This month’s Regional Snapshot picks up where the July Regional Snapshot on Affordable Housing left off. In the October Regional Snapshot we take a deeper dive into affordable housing data, mapping it onto our region’s employment centers in an effort to visualize the relationship between housing affordability and concentrations of regional employment.
This document presents four multi-trillion dollar paths to a thriving America based on the book "America is Not Broke". The four paths are: 1) Sovereign Money, which argues the government should create debt-free money; 2) Land Value Taxation, which advocates taxing the value of land; 3) Public Banking; and 4) Ending Government Financial Asset Hoarding. The document focuses on explaining Sovereign Money and Land Value Taxation in more detail. It argues that governments could fund public services through collecting $5.3 trillion in economic rent from land rather than through other taxes.
The document discusses the history and current state of minimum wage laws in the United States. It notes that the federal minimum wage was last raised in 2009 to $7.25 per hour, but that many states and cities have higher minimum wages. Recent proposals and new laws are raising minimum wages further, with some areas proposing $15 per hour. The document also discusses debates around increasing the minimum wage, with supporters arguing it helps workers and stimulates the economy, while opponents argue it could lead to job losses.
A housing survey showed Americans are more optimistic about the housing market and home prices than 12-24 months ago. Over three-quarters believe home prices will remain steady or increase in the next year. Younger Americans and some minorities are more positive about homeownership. Interest rates are fluctuating between 4.75-5.25% due to conflicting economic news and indicators.
The document discusses two key topics:
1) The housing market recovery is expected to continue through 2014, with existing home sales, new home sales, and housing starts all increasing in the coming years. Home prices are also forecasted to rise steadily.
2) However, the looming "fiscal cliff" poses a major risk to the economic recovery. If Congress fails to address large automatic spending cuts and tax increases, it could trigger a recession. The housing market outlook is dependent on resolving this issue and avoiding further limitations on mortgage credit availability.
This is a big picture overview of the social and economic transformation of the USA in the last 20 years. Great wealth and prestige has been lost, the manufacturing and agriculture sectors have declined. The middle class has been decimated and great wealth inequality has been created. Government is under control of big corporations, especially in finance, and effective government agency has been lost.
Houston Economy at a Glance November 2013Coy Davidson
This document provides an economic outlook and summary of key indicators for Houston, Texas in 2013. It discusses that most indicators suggest 2013 has been one of the best years on record for Houston, with home sales, auto sales, construction, and airport traffic nearing or reaching record levels. However, some indicators like the rig count and exports have slowed. The document announces an upcoming panel discussion and forecast from the Greater Houston Partnership that will provide further details and outlook on Houston's economy in 2014.
Budding signs of economic recovery continued in October. GDP grew 3.5% in Q3, the first quarterly growth in over a year. Home sales jumped 9.4% in September due to the homebuyer tax credit. An extension of the tax credit passed through Congress in early November, expanding eligibility. The recovery is ongoing but unemployment, government debt, and trade imbalances still need addressing.
Nathan Burrell explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the mortgage industry in less than 3 weeks. Low interest rates led to a refinancing frenzy that overwhelmed lenders. As mortgage applications skyrocketed, lenders tightened guidelines and pulled back on lending due to concerns over being able to sell loans on the secondary market. The value of mortgage-backed securities and mortgage servicing rights plummeted, and unemployment surged to over 3.5 million filings. This "perfect storm" has volatility mortgage rates and tighter lending standards going forward until the pandemic is controlled.
Economists See Clouds in the Silver LiningYardi Matrix
Download the full report: https://goo.gl/5jwDS5
At a time when optimism is rampant in the real estate industry, and the stock market is near all-time highs after a massive run-up, economists lived up to their billing as dismal scientists at the National Association of Business Economists (NABE) annual policy conference in Washington, D.C., last week.
Although the immediate state of the economy is healthy, economists lamented the country’s long-term fiscal situation, recently made worse by the tax reform passed by Congress. They were also pessimistic about the prospects for policy solutions, which include prudent immigration reform and fewer—not more—restrictions on global trade, given the growing populism that is producing an electorate with increasingly polarized views in the U.S. and Europe.
“I’m concerned that the political system has not come to grips with sensible fiscal policy,” said Alice Rivlin, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former vice chair of the Federal Reserve and director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.
- The housing market showed signs of recovery in September with existing home sales jumping 9.4% from the previous month and median home prices rising 6% from January, though prices remain below year-ago levels.
- Congress is considering extending the homebuyer tax credit, possibly expanding it to include existing homeowners and higher-income buyers in order to further stimulate the housing market.
- Unemployment remains high at over 15 million, adding uncertainty for potential homebuyers, though low mortgage rates and home prices are improving affordability. The article provides tips for navigating homebuying in this environment.
Could these sneaky taxes bring down the u.s. debtgloriasimmon
Nothing motivates like fear. Barack Obama won the U.S. presidential election on November 4, 2008, and gun sales surged. For the week of November 3, 2008, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received more than 374,000 requests for background checks on gun purchasers, a 49.0% increase over the same period in 2007. (Source: “Gun sales surge after Obama’s election,” CNN, November 11, 2008.)
- The document discusses signs of economic recovery in the US, including GDP growth and increased home sales due to the home buyer tax credit. It also summarizes key housing market indicators like home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and affordability.
- An extension of the home buyer tax credit was passed, increasing the income limits and allowing some existing homeowners to qualify for up to $6,500.
- Other policies discussed include potential replacement of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct and an extension of higher conforming loan limits through 2010.
The document provides an overview of housing affordability in the Atlanta region based on a study by the Atlanta Regional Commission. It finds that the number of cost-burdened renter households has increased steadily over the last decade while the number of cost-burdened owner households has declined. Recently, the greatest increase in cost-burdened households has been among those with annual incomes of $35,000 to $50,000. The document also analyzes housing affordability trends and statistics in 10 subareas that make up the Atlanta region.
This month's regional snapshot provides an assessment of regional housing affordability in the Atlanta region. Starting with a review of historic trends in housing construction and costs, the snapshot then steps through the definition of regional "subareas" based on inventory, price, and affordability characteristics.
The document summarizes recent developments in the US housing market. It discusses signs of recovery including lower mortgage rates and inventory. Government programs like the FDIC principal reduction program aim to help troubled homeowners. Jumbo mortgages are becoming more available again after tightening during the financial crisis. The document provides tips for homeowners regarding tax deductions and credits.
The Benefits of a Public Bank for New York State; the Derivatives explosion (nominal value of $1.2 quadrillion); The joint FDIC-Bank of England Proposal to forcibly swap deposits (incl. state deposits) for equity in a failing bank; The Public Banking model based on the Bank of North Dakota; The specific state bill for New York state; What the Fed can and can't (or won't) do to save municipalities
Regional Snapshot: Affordable Housing - July 2017 ARCResearch
- Home ownership and household formation rates have declined dramatically compared to historic trends, while home prices have risen significantly faster than wages due to dwindling housing supply. Adding transportation costs further worsens housing affordability.
- Rental costs have also risen sharply, especially in the suburbs, while the number of affordable units, particularly for extremely low-income households, has decreased.
- Most affordable housing is located in low-opportunity areas, maintaining the cycle of generational poverty.
This document summarizes recent trends in the US housing market and real estate industry. It finds that existing home sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in July, driven by first-time buyers. While home prices and inventory levels remain lower than last year, prices have stabilized and are rising slowly from early 2009 lows. Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, improving affordability. The economy may continue to face challenges but signs point to a recovery in 2010 supported by government programs.
Mid Term Elections & Commercial Real Estatekottmeier
The 2010 mid-term elections resulted in Republican control of the House while Democrats retained the presidency, dividing government. This document discusses several implications for commercial real estate, including that a divided government may delay decisions around fiscal stimulus and employment, prolonging recovery in real estate markets. Additionally, debates around tax cuts, federal spending, healthcare reform, and financial reform could impact demand for office and medical space. While employment is slowly improving, decisions made by Congress will influence future projections and commercial real estate demand over the next 5 years is estimated at 550-925 million square feet of office space.
Regional Snapshot: ARC Employment Centers: Core Locations for Jobs, not for A...ARCResearch
This month’s Regional Snapshot picks up where the July Regional Snapshot on Affordable Housing left off. In the October Regional Snapshot we take a deeper dive into affordable housing data, mapping it onto our region’s employment centers in an effort to visualize the relationship between housing affordability and concentrations of regional employment.
This document presents four multi-trillion dollar paths to a thriving America based on the book "America is Not Broke". The four paths are: 1) Sovereign Money, which argues the government should create debt-free money; 2) Land Value Taxation, which advocates taxing the value of land; 3) Public Banking; and 4) Ending Government Financial Asset Hoarding. The document focuses on explaining Sovereign Money and Land Value Taxation in more detail. It argues that governments could fund public services through collecting $5.3 trillion in economic rent from land rather than through other taxes.
The document discusses the history and current state of minimum wage laws in the United States. It notes that the federal minimum wage was last raised in 2009 to $7.25 per hour, but that many states and cities have higher minimum wages. Recent proposals and new laws are raising minimum wages further, with some areas proposing $15 per hour. The document also discusses debates around increasing the minimum wage, with supporters arguing it helps workers and stimulates the economy, while opponents argue it could lead to job losses.
A housing survey showed Americans are more optimistic about the housing market and home prices than 12-24 months ago. Over three-quarters believe home prices will remain steady or increase in the next year. Younger Americans and some minorities are more positive about homeownership. Interest rates are fluctuating between 4.75-5.25% due to conflicting economic news and indicators.
The document discusses two key topics:
1) The housing market recovery is expected to continue through 2014, with existing home sales, new home sales, and housing starts all increasing in the coming years. Home prices are also forecasted to rise steadily.
2) However, the looming "fiscal cliff" poses a major risk to the economic recovery. If Congress fails to address large automatic spending cuts and tax increases, it could trigger a recession. The housing market outlook is dependent on resolving this issue and avoiding further limitations on mortgage credit availability.
This is a big picture overview of the social and economic transformation of the USA in the last 20 years. Great wealth and prestige has been lost, the manufacturing and agriculture sectors have declined. The middle class has been decimated and great wealth inequality has been created. Government is under control of big corporations, especially in finance, and effective government agency has been lost.
Houston Economy at a Glance November 2013Coy Davidson
This document provides an economic outlook and summary of key indicators for Houston, Texas in 2013. It discusses that most indicators suggest 2013 has been one of the best years on record for Houston, with home sales, auto sales, construction, and airport traffic nearing or reaching record levels. However, some indicators like the rig count and exports have slowed. The document announces an upcoming panel discussion and forecast from the Greater Houston Partnership that will provide further details and outlook on Houston's economy in 2014.
Budding signs of economic recovery continued in October. GDP grew 3.5% in Q3, the first quarterly growth in over a year. Home sales jumped 9.4% in September due to the homebuyer tax credit. An extension of the tax credit passed through Congress in early November, expanding eligibility. The recovery is ongoing but unemployment, government debt, and trade imbalances still need addressing.
Nathan Burrell explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the mortgage industry in less than 3 weeks. Low interest rates led to a refinancing frenzy that overwhelmed lenders. As mortgage applications skyrocketed, lenders tightened guidelines and pulled back on lending due to concerns over being able to sell loans on the secondary market. The value of mortgage-backed securities and mortgage servicing rights plummeted, and unemployment surged to over 3.5 million filings. This "perfect storm" has volatility mortgage rates and tighter lending standards going forward until the pandemic is controlled.
Economists See Clouds in the Silver LiningYardi Matrix
Download the full report: https://goo.gl/5jwDS5
At a time when optimism is rampant in the real estate industry, and the stock market is near all-time highs after a massive run-up, economists lived up to their billing as dismal scientists at the National Association of Business Economists (NABE) annual policy conference in Washington, D.C., last week.
Although the immediate state of the economy is healthy, economists lamented the country’s long-term fiscal situation, recently made worse by the tax reform passed by Congress. They were also pessimistic about the prospects for policy solutions, which include prudent immigration reform and fewer—not more—restrictions on global trade, given the growing populism that is producing an electorate with increasingly polarized views in the U.S. and Europe.
“I’m concerned that the political system has not come to grips with sensible fiscal policy,” said Alice Rivlin, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former vice chair of the Federal Reserve and director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.
- The housing market showed signs of recovery in September with existing home sales jumping 9.4% from the previous month and median home prices rising 6% from January, though prices remain below year-ago levels.
- Congress is considering extending the homebuyer tax credit, possibly expanding it to include existing homeowners and higher-income buyers in order to further stimulate the housing market.
- Unemployment remains high at over 15 million, adding uncertainty for potential homebuyers, though low mortgage rates and home prices are improving affordability. The article provides tips for navigating homebuying in this environment.
Could these sneaky taxes bring down the u.s. debtgloriasimmon
Nothing motivates like fear. Barack Obama won the U.S. presidential election on November 4, 2008, and gun sales surged. For the week of November 3, 2008, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received more than 374,000 requests for background checks on gun purchasers, a 49.0% increase over the same period in 2007. (Source: “Gun sales surge after Obama’s election,” CNN, November 11, 2008.)
- The document discusses signs of economic recovery in the US, including GDP growth and increased home sales due to the home buyer tax credit. It also summarizes key housing market indicators like home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and affordability.
- An extension of the home buyer tax credit was passed, increasing the income limits and allowing some existing homeowners to qualify for up to $6,500.
- Other policies discussed include potential replacement of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct and an extension of higher conforming loan limits through 2010.
The document provides an overview of housing affordability in the Atlanta region based on a study by the Atlanta Regional Commission. It finds that the number of cost-burdened renter households has increased steadily over the last decade while the number of cost-burdened owner households has declined. Recently, the greatest increase in cost-burdened households has been among those with annual incomes of $35,000 to $50,000. The document also analyzes housing affordability trends and statistics in 10 subareas that make up the Atlanta region.
This month's regional snapshot provides an assessment of regional housing affordability in the Atlanta region. Starting with a review of historic trends in housing construction and costs, the snapshot then steps through the definition of regional "subareas" based on inventory, price, and affordability characteristics.
The document summarizes housing affordability trends in metro Atlanta. Home prices have risen faster than wages since 2011, and fewer affordable homes are being built. While home prices in north Atlanta and northern suburbs have appreciated the most since 2000, prices in southern areas have declined. When factoring in transportation costs, true housing affordability is even more constrained, with over half of average household income spent on housing and transportation across the region.
TREB's MARKET WATCH FEBRUARY 2019 REPORTShawn Venasse
March 5, 2019 -- Toronto Real Estate Board President Gurcharan (Garry) Bhaura announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 5,025 homes sold through TREB's MLS® System in February 2019. This sales total was down by 2.4 per cent on a year-over-year basis. Sales were also down compared to January 2019 following preliminary seasonal adjustment.
The document provides an analysis of the real estate market in Princeton and Greater Princeton, NJ from January 2020. It discusses inventory levels, pending sales, absorption rates and other metrics to analyze the current state of the market across different towns. Recent data shows a stabilization of inventory levels after years of steady increases and absorption rates returning to more normal levels of 5-6 months. The local real estate market appears to have hit bottom and modest price increases are expected going forward.
The document provides an analysis of the real estate market in Princeton and Greater Princeton, NJ from January 2020. It discusses inventory levels, pending sales, absorption rates and other metrics in different towns over the past 3-4 years. The markets show signs of stability with absorption rates around 10 months and inventory either steady or declining in most towns. The summary also notes signs of modest price increases in the state.
Arbor Single Family Rentals Report 2020 Q1Ivan Kaufman
Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 is the unavoidable and overarching theme across all areas of commercial real estate - the singe family rental (SFR) sector is no exception.
Single-Family Rental Market | Q3 2019 Ivan Kaufman
This document summarizes the state of the single-family rental market in Q3 2019. Key points include:
- Demand for single-family rentals remains strong due to high housing costs and student debt limiting homeownership. Build-to-rent strategies are emerging to meet supply needs.
- Occupancy rates were 93.5% for transacted SFR properties, while cap rates held steady at 6.3%.
- Individual investors own 80% of single-family rental properties, totaling 20.6 million units. However, institutional ownership is growing through build-to-rent strategies and consolidation.
- Overall the single-family rental market continues to benefit from demand growth and economies of scale.
Over the past decade, the market for single-family rentals (SFRs) has evolved and emerged as an institutionally viable asset class. In a few years, we will likely look back and consider 2019 to be the sector’s inflection point, where it transitioned from a niche-alternative asset class to a mainstream property type. As the sector gains interest from both investors and renters alike, build-to-rent strategies have emerged as a solution to match supply levels with growing demand.
The purpose of this video is to provide an overview of the recent events and trends that have transpired in the residential housing environment, and to provide an overview of the home-price level for a select group of cities that make up the Adkins 60-City Home Price Index. This analysis is for the second quarter of 2015.
Single-Family Rentals | Q2 2020 | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Ivan Kaufman
This document provides an overview and analysis of the single-family rental market in Q2 2020. Key points include: occupancy rates for single-family rentals reached their highest level since 1994; cap rates ticked up slightly but remain stable; and demand for single-family rentals increased due to work-from-home trends and their greater affordability and space compared to other options. The majority of single-family rentals are still owned by individual investors rather than large firms.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Southwest California housing market in 2018 and an outlook for 2019. It notes that 2018 sales were down 12% from 2017 but above forecasts. Median home prices rose 6% in 2018 but price increases slowed in the last quarter. The author expects home sales to decline another 3-4% in 2019 while prices rise 3-5%, with some markets seeing declines. The outlook cites concerns around interest rates, housing supply, and state policies around housing, taxes, and regulations that could negatively impact affordability and the economy.
Housing Affordability in Metro Atlanta: It's ComplicatedARCResearch
The document discusses various ways to measure housing affordability in metro Atlanta. It analyzes data on home prices, sales prices, the housing opportunity index, and the percentage of income spent on housing and transportation costs. While metro Atlanta has relatively affordable home prices, affordability depends on factors like income, transportation costs, and whether households are renters or owners. Maps show that areas with lower incomes and higher poverty rates also tend to have less affordable housing costs as a percentage of income.
Metro Atlanta's economy is recovering strongly from the pandemic, with job levels now only slightly below pre-pandemic levels. However, inflation is high, driven by increased transportation costs, and wages have not kept pace. The labor market is extremely tight, with many job openings but few job seekers. Housing costs remain high due to low inventory levels and rents are increasing. While most sectors have rebounded, employment in food and accommodation remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Financial insecurity persists for many in the region.
Workforce Rental Demand Growing Faster In Smaller Metros Ivan Kaufman
Workforce rental housing demand has increased the most in the smaller metros where apartment properties - both small and large - are increasing their shares of this demand segment.
- The document summarizes the state of the US housing market and economic outlook based on a presentation by Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors.
- It finds that the first-time homebuyer tax credit was successful in stimulating home sales but much of the benefit went to those who would have bought anyway. Continued job growth is needed for further recovery.
- While home prices and sales are stabilizing, high foreclosure and housing inventory rates remain risks going forward. The outlook expects moderate economic and housing market growth through 2010 but uncertainty remains from factors like a possible Greek debt crisis contagion.
Housing Market and Economic Outlook: July 2011REALTORS
- The housing market showed signs of improvement in the first quarter of 2011 compared to 2010, though sales were still down in many areas due to the end of the homebuyer tax credit.
- Job growth and economic factors like rising stock markets and rents are expected to support a more stable housing market going forward, with annual sales growth projected around 4% without tax credits.
- However, uncertainty remains around potential policy changes in Washington and high unemployment could continue hindering the recovery.
TRREB reported 4,581 home sales in January 2020 – up by 15.4 per cent compared to January 2019 and up by 4.8 per cent compared to December 2019.
“Steady population growth, low unemployment and low borrowing costs continued to underpin substantial competition between buyers in all major market segments,” said TRREB President Michael Collins.
The average selling price in January was up by 12.3 per cent, driven by the detached houses & condominium apartments.
Small Multifamily Loans | Arbor Q4 2019Ivan Kaufman
Small multifamily properties, defined as having between 5-49 units, represent a significant portion of the rental market. They accounted for 33% of renter-occupied housing units in 2018. Origination volumes for small multifamily loans were estimated to be $59.2 billion in 2019, up 9.5% from the previous year. Small multifamily property prices increased 6.8% from the fourth quarter of 2018, while capitalization rates remained largely unchanged at 5.8%. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac played a growing but still relatively small role in the small multifamily lending market, originating a combined $11.5 billion or 19% of total small multifamily loan volume in 2019.
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MC_forecasts_finals series 17_feb2024.pdfARCResearch
Final summary slide deck for Series 17 population, employment by sector, age group forecasts for MPO region, counties, and smaller areas...February 2024
33N Blog Housing MAS 2023 Slide DeckpdfARCResearch
Results of housing-related questions from the 2023 Metro Atlanta Speaks survey--focus on affordability locally and regionally, as well as on policy perceptions
33N MAS 2023 BiggestProblemQuestionSlidesARCResearch
This document analyzes data from the Metro Atlanta Speaks survey on the biggest problem facing residents in the metro Atlanta region in 2023 and previous years. The key findings are:
1) In 2023, crime was identified as the biggest problem by 26.5% of respondents, making it the top concern. Transportation and the economy were the second and third biggest problems.
2) Crime has consistently been one of the top concerns over previous survey years from 2014 to 2023, though its ranking and the percentage identifying it as the top problem has varied.
3) Perceptions of the biggest problem differ among demographic groups, with more Black respondents identifying crime and more white respondents identifying transportation as the top concern in
Metro Atlanta Speaks Summary RS Jan 2024ARCResearch
This document summarizes the key findings from the Metro Atlanta Speaks 2023 survey:
1) "Crime" remained the top issue facing the region according to respondents, though "Economy" saw a large increase as the second most picked issue in 2023.
2) Less than half of respondents support paying higher taxes to fund expanded regional public transit.
3) Over 60% of respondents said they could not afford to move to another housing unit in their current neighborhood or within the metro area.
4) Majorities see climate change as a major global and regional threat over the next 10 years.
Final Jobs and Wages Snapshot Slide Deck2024ARCResearch
The document provides an overview of the job market and economy in metro Atlanta. Some key points:
- Metro Atlanta's employment growth over the past decade has been stronger than the national average, and its recovery from the pandemic is among the strongest of peer cities.
- Information and management jobs are relative strengths of the metro Atlanta economy.
- While all industries have more jobs now than before the pandemic, some like information and transportation have lost jobs in the past year.
- Inflation recently dropped significantly in metro Atlanta after outpacing wage growth for two years.
- Registered nurses and software developers remain the most in-demand occupations by employers. Occupations recovering from pandemic losses are also seeing increased demand.
Regional Snapshot: Health Disparities Abound
The document summarizes health disparities in the Atlanta region. It finds that while the metro Atlanta area is relatively healthy overall compared to the rest of Georgia, there are significant racial disparities in health outcomes. Across a wide range of indicators such as infant mortality, diabetes hospital visits, and life expectancy, Black populations consistently have poorer health outcomes than white populations. These disparities are also spatial, with poorer health outcomes concentrated in the southern parts of the region where poverty is also higher. Factors like access to insurance, transportation, and broadband internet contribute to these disparities. The document uses charts and maps to illustrate differences in outcomes, causes of death, hospitalization rates,
This document discusses the biggest challenges facing the Atlanta region including crime, economy, transportation, and human services. It is from the website atlantaregional.org/metroatlantaspeaks which focuses on issues impacting the Atlanta metropolitan area.
This document provides a regional snapshot of the Metro Atlanta cost of living in October 2023. It finds that Metro Atlanta's overall cost of living is almost exactly the national average, with a score of 100.4 on the C2ER Cost of Living Index. While Atlanta's health care costs are slightly higher than peers, utility costs are lower, offsetting the higher health care. The document also examines how costs have increased in Atlanta since 2000, with medical and transportation costs rising the most. Housing plays a large role in determining differences in cost of living between urban areas.
Among the fifteen most populous metro areas, metro Atlanta ranks fourth in overall homeownership rates. Homeownership rates vary greatly across the metro Atlanta region and are highest for Asian residents but lowest for Black and Hispanic residents. Cobb and Gwinnett Counties have the largest differences in homeownership rates between White and Black residents, while Fayette County has a much smaller gap. Mortgage data shows White homebuyers purchasing homes in majority Black areas of DeKalb County and central Fulton County.
Choice Hotels International is seeking to acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a deal that would create one of the largest budget hotel owners. The companies are each valued at around $6 billion but are not currently in serious talks. If no deal is reached, Choice could make an offer directly to Wyndham shareholders. Wyndham shares rose on the news while Choice shares dropped. Both companies focus on budget-conscious travelers. Choice says the deal would help its goal of expanding in upper-midscale and upscale segments. The hotel industry is recovering as travelers return, but it was battered early in the pandemic when travel halted globally.
The document provides an overview of aging trends in the Atlanta region. It notes that the population aged 65+ has nearly doubled since 1960 and will almost double again by 2050 to over 21% of the population. Currently Fayette County has the highest percentage of older residents while Clayton County has the lowest. The number of older people employed rebounded after the pandemic and is now the highest in 5 years, with those aged 65+ making up a growing share of total employment. The working age population is forecast to increase only 17% by 2050 compared to a 46% rise in non-working ages, reducing the dependency ratio.
This document provides a summary of data from the 100 Metros dashboard about the Atlanta metro area and how it compares to other large metro areas in the US. The data is organized into categories including demographics, housing, education/technology, health, employment, economic development, and commuting. Some key findings are that Atlanta's population ranks 8th largest nationally and grew faster than most other large metros from 2021-2022. The metro area also ranks high for housing permits, job growth, and median home sale price increases but lower for median income and average hourly wages.
1. Metro Atlanta surpassed 3 million jobs for the first time in October 2022, with employment recovering strongly from pandemic lows in early 2020.
2. Registered Nurses remain the most in-demand occupation according to job postings data, though demand is growing fastest for lower-wage jobs in areas like freight, food service, and retail.
3. Inflation has risen faster in metro Atlanta than national averages over the past year, increasing just over 8%, partly due to high population growth driving up housing costs.
The document analyzes migration patterns of young adults aged 16-26 between 2000-2018 moving to and from the Atlanta metropolitan area. It finds that the largest share of in-migration to Atlanta comes from low-income Black movers, making up 78% of all young movers. The top origins for migration are New York City and Miami, while the top destination for out-migration from Atlanta is LaGrange, Georgia. Overall, Atlanta sees far more in-migration from populations of color compared to white populations, and has one of the lowest rates of in-migration from white young adults among peer cities.
Rental presentation - with annotation.pdfARCResearch
The document summarizes rental housing affordability trends in the Atlanta metro region. It finds that over the past 5 years, rent growth in Atlanta has been the second highest among major US metros behind only Miami. Rents in the Atlanta suburbs like Forsyth County have increased the most. There has also been a decrease in affordable rental units renting for under $1250 and an increase in units renting for over $1250 from 2014-2020. Higher rents are pushing more people to file for evictions, with filings on the rise since early 2022. Census tracts with more millennials and closer to downtown Atlanta tend to have higher rental costs.
According to the document:
- Atlanta's overall cost of living is slightly above the national average, with housing costs being 13% higher but utility costs 13.4% lower than average.
- To have equivalent purchasing power in Manhattan as $50,000 in Atlanta, one would need to earn over $120,000, while only $49,900 would be needed in Dallas.
- Atlanta's consumer price index has increased 54% since 2000, with medical and transportation costs rising the most.
This presentation was shared at the project open house for the Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development Study on June 25, 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/turneyroad
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Amanda Chu
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Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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Fossil fuel consumption — and emissions — are at record highs
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Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
Canadian Immigration Tracker - Key Slides - April 2024pdfAndrew Griffith
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Permanent Residents increased as did percentage of TR2PR to 62 percent of all Permanent Residents.
Asylum claimants stable at about 16,000 per month.
Study permit applications flat following last month’s drop due to announced caps. Study permit web interests has also been declining on a year-over-year basis.
While IMP numbers have declined, TFWP numbers have increased reflecting seasonal agriculture workers and those under LMIAs.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
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Regional Snapshot: Metro Atlanta Rental Housing Affordability
1. Atlanta Regional Commission
For more information, contact:
cdegiulio@atlantaregional.org
Metro Atlanta Rental Housing Affordability:
How Hot is Too Hot for Low-Income Workers?
July 2018
2. Metro Atlanta’s Rental Market Turns Up the Heat on
Low-Income Workers and Families
The metro Atlanta region has nearly half a million low-income workers (defined as those making
$1,250 or less per month). Wage growth is stagnant, rising just over 10 percent since 2010.
While previous Regional Snapshots have focused primarily on the cost of homeownership,
renters are also struggling with affordability as rental costs, rising 48 percent since 2010, have
outpaced wage growth in the region.
According to the 2018 NLIHC Out of Reach report, the fair market rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom
apartment in metro Atlanta is $1,031. To afford that rent, a worker would need to earn $3,437 a
month.
More than 52% of our region’s workers earn less than the $3,400 per month needed to afford a
2-bedroom apartment at FMR.
Evictions further compound housing affordability and economic stability challenges. Over half of
the counties in the 10-county metro region have eviction filing rates over 20 percent, and though
the filings may be resolved before the tenant is formally evicted, they remain on the tenant’s
rental history, threatening long-term housing and economic stability.
4. The National Picture, Continued…
For Many Americans, Affordable Housing is Out of Reach
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out or Reach Report
NLIHC’s 2018 Out of Reach report ranks states
according to their state “housing wage.”
Georgia ranked 27th, with a two-bedroom
rental housing wage of $17.53 and a shortfall
of -$1.25 between the average renter wage of
$16.38 and the rental housing wage.
Figure 1 from Out of Reach
depicts the largest shortfalls
between average renter wage
and state housing wages.
While Georgia doesn’t look
bad by comparison (our
shortfall is only $1.25 after
all), as the following slides will
show, the picture is vastly
different when we move from
state averages to talk about
affordability for low-income
workers and families.
5. The National Picture, Continued…
For Many Americans, Affordable Housing is Out of Reach
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out or Reach Report
The adjacent figure is also lifted from
the Out of Reach report, and though it
represents national statistics, the
trends hold true for Georgia and the
metro region.
Figure 2 shows the amount of rent
affordable to various economic
segments of the population – as the
following slides will show, both the
state and metro area fair market rents
for two-bedroom rental homes are
unaffordable to the segment of the
population relying on SSI, earning
minimum wage, falling into the
“extremely low-income” wage
category, or earning the average
renter wage.
6. For Many Americans, Affordable Housing is Out of Reach
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out of Reach Report
The adjacent map from NLIHC’s
2018 Out of Reach report
shows the two-bedroom rental
housing wages by state. These
rental housing wages represent
the hourly wage that a
household must earn (working
40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year)
to afford a two-bedroom rental
home without paying more
than 30 percent of their income
on rent. While Georgia’s state
housing wage is in the middle
of the pack when compared
among the rest of the United
States, it is one of the highest
housing wages in the
Southeast.
7. For Many Americans, Affordable Housing is Out of Reach
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out of Reach Report
This map, also from NLIHC’s
2018 Out of Reach report,
shows the number of hours a
worker making minimum wage
would need to work to afford a
one-bedroom rental home at
fair market rent. As the shades
of blue darken, the
corresponding number of hours
at minimum wage increases.
Overall, the majority of
Georgia’s counties fall on the
upper end of the spectrum,
with those counties in metro
Atlanta (depicted in the darkest
shade of blue), having the
highest numbers of hours
needed to afford a one-
bedroom.
8. Unpacking Affordability in Georgia
What is a State Housing Wage?
The hourly wage a renter needs to earn in order to afford a rental home of a particular size
at the Fair Market Rent.
What is Fair Market Rent (FMR)?
The Fair Market Rent is HUD’s best estimate of what a household seeking a modest rental
home in a short amount of time can expect to pay for rent and utilities in the current
market.
State Housing
Wage for Georgia$17.53
Fair Market Rent
(FMR) for a 2 BR
Apartment in GA
$911
97
2.4
Work Hours per Week
at Minimum Wage to
Afford a 2 BR Rental
Home at FMR
Number of Full-Time
Jobs at Minimum
Wage to Afford a 2 BR
Rental Home at FMR
A Closer Look at the Out of Reach Findings
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out of Reach Report
9. Rental Costs Outpace Wage Growth
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out or Reach Report
The above slide, again from the 2018 Out of Reach report, shows where housing wages fall
among the wages of the top ten highest growth occupations. Though national data is
depicted above, the trend is the same in Georgia and the metro region, with only general
managers, software developers, and registered nurses receiving an hourly wage that
exceeds the housing wage. For the remaining seven occupations making less per hour
than the housing wage rates rental housing is not affordable.
10. Rents in metro Atlanta increased nearly 48 percent between 2011 and 2016, while wage
growth is comparatively stagnant, with earnings increasing just 10 percent over the same
time period.
Metro Atlanta Rent Increases Are Outpacing
Wage Growth
Year-Over-Year Change in Rents and Job Earnings
Index: 2011=100
Source: Rainmaker Insights, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Earnings Rent
11. Rents in metro Atlanta have increased by over 55 percent since 2010, which is equal to the
increase experienced in San Francisco over the same time period. Of the selected cities, only
Charlotte has experienced a greater increase, though it was coming from a lower base.
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Jan-11
Apr-11
Jul-11
Oct-11
Jan-12
Apr-12
Jul-12
Oct-12
Jan-13
Apr-13
Jul-13
Oct-13
Jan-14
Apr-14
Jul-14
Oct-14
Jan-15
Apr-15
Jul-15
Oct-15
Jan-16
Apr-16
Jul-16
Oct-16
Jan-17
Apr-17
Atlanta Dallas Houston Chicago San Francisco Charlotte
Month-Over-Over Month Percent Change in Rents
Index: January 2011=100
Source: Rainmaker Insights
And Metro Atlanta Rent Increases Are Also
Outpacing Peer Cities
12. Unpacking Affordability in Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta’s Housing Wage and Fair Market Rent (FMR) both exceed that of the state.
However, estimated hourly mean renter wages ($18.62 hourly) are higher in the metro region
compared to the state average, meaning the shortfall between renter wages and the housing
wage is smaller and therefore more easily bridged. However, there is a great disparity between
the wages paid to top earners and those working minimum-wage jobs. To afford a two-bedroom
at FMR, a worker would need to earn just over $3,400 a month. Over 52% of the metro region’s
population earn less than the amount needed to afford a two-bedroom at FMR, with 19
percent of workers earning less than $1,250 per month.
Housing Wage for
Atlanta HFMA$19.83
Fair Market Rent
(FMR) for a 2 BR
Apartment in ATL
$1,031
109
2.7
Work Hours per Week
at Minimum Wage to
Afford a 2 BR Rental
Home at FMR
Number of Full-Time
Jobs at Minimum
Wage to Afford a 2 BR
Rental Home at FMR
Out of Reach findings for the Atlanta HFMA
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out of Reach Report
13. How Does Metro Atlanta Compare to Its Peers?
While Washington D.C. has the overall highest housing wage of the selected metros above,
both estimated median renter household income and minimum wage rates are higher in
D.C., therefore a person working minimum wage would have to work more hours in
Atlanta, Dallas, or Nashville to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent than
a person making minimum wage in Washington D.C.
Metro Area
(HFMA)
Total
Households
(2012-2016)
% of total
households
that are
renters
(2012-2016)
2 BR
FMR
Housing
Wage for
2 BR FMR
Income
needed to
afford
2 BR FMR
Estimated
median
renter
household
income
Work hours per
week at min.
wage* needed to
afford 2 BR FMR
Atlanta HMFA 1,955,190 37 $1,031 $19.83 $41,240 $39,545 109
Dallas HMFA 1,625,338 42 $1,077 $20.71 $43,080 $42,907 114
Nashville HMFA 618,853 35 $1,002 $19.27 $40,080 $37,460 106
Washington HMFA 276,546 59 $1,793 $34.48 $71,720 $51,045 104
*Note: Washington D.C.’s minimum wage is $13.25. The minimum wage is $7.25 in the other metros.
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out or Reach Report
14. Affordability is Relative
What is AMI?
Defined by HUD, the Area Median Income (AMI) is an estimated annual median family
income for the Atlanta HFMR. It is based on the American Community Survey’s median
family income estimate and takes into account a Consumer Price Index inflation rate.
Why 30% AMI?
30 percent AMI represents “extremely low-income” households. To be eligible for certain
assistance programs, such as housing vouchers, a household must earn 30% AMI or less.
Atlanta HFMA
Area Median
Income (AMI)
$74,800 30% AMI
$22,440
$561 Rent Affordable
at 30% AMI
Rental Housing Even Further Out of Reach for the Region’s Low-Income Families
Fair Market Rent
(FMR) for a 2 BR
Apartment in ATL
$1,031
Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2018 Out of Reach Report
15. Affordability by AMI Level for Metro Atlanta
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY 2018 Income Limits
The adjacent infographic is a
simple overview of varying AMI
levels and their corresponding
maximum incomes, based on
the HUD 2018 Income Limits for
a four-person family in the
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
HUD HFMA.
Using the conventional
standard of affordability,
affordable monthly rents were
calculated as 30 percent of the
max income.
16. What Does it Mean to be a Cost-
Burdened Household?
Cost-burdened households are those
that spend more than 30 percent of
their household income on rent and
utilities. The definition evolved from
the United States National Housing
Act of 1937, and the 30 percent
threshold corresponds to the amount
of income residents pay for rent
among various housing programs.
As shown in the adjacent map, more
than a third of the renters in the
majority of tracts in the region are
cost-burdened, having gross rents
that exceed 30 percent of their
income. The tracts shown in brown
are least affordable, where two-
thirds or more of renters are cost-
burdened.
Metro Atlanta Renters are Cost-Burdened
% Residents with Gross Rent 30% of Income or Greater
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
17. Overall, More than Half of Renters in the Region
are Cost-Burdened
County
Occupied units
paying rent*
Occupied units
paying rent*- 30 to
34.9%
Occupied units
paying rent*- 35%
or more
% paying more
than 30% of
income on owner
costs
Cherokee 17,115 1,654 5,933 44.3
Clayton 41,575 3,639 19,869 56.5
Cobb 93,475 8,353 36,146 47.6
DeKalb 119,486 10,855 52,976 53.4
Douglas 15,706 1,464 6,384 50.0
Fayette 6,776 654 2,500 46.5
Fulton 176,606 15,847 72,725 50.2
Gwinnett 90,611 8,842 39,067 52.9
Henry 18,593 1,956 6,936 47.8
Rockdale 9,289 639 4,391 54.2
10-County ARC 589,232 53,903 246,927 51.1
Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI), by County
*excluding units where GRAPI cannot be computed
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
18. Number of Available Affordable Units Declining
County
Total Units,
2016
Units: Rent
<$800, 2016
Total Units,
2011
Units: Rent
<$800, 2011
Change: Total
Rental Units
Change:
Rental Units
<$800
Cherokee 18,283 3,918 15,235 4,083 3,048 -165
Clayton 44,189 15,281 35,154 13,292 9,035 1,989
Cobb 98,257 16,778 81,282 19,248 16,975 -2,470
DeKalb 124,749 27,120 110,782 32,260 13,967 -5,140
Douglas 16,306 3,848 12,909 4,188 3,397 -340
Fayette 7,517 1,000 5,860 1,003 1,657 -3
Fulton 187,822 44,943 161,921 50,176 25,901 -5,233
Gwinnett 94,633 14,277 76,292 17,048 18,341 -2,771
Henry 19,478 2,752 14,804 2,048 4,674 704
Rockdale 9,631 2,578 8,571 2,159 1,060 419
10-County ARC 620,865 132,495 522,810 145,505 98,055 -13,010
Change in the Number of Rental Units Less than $800, by county
While some counties have experienced gains in lower-cost rentals (Clayton, Henry, and
Rockdale), overall the metro region has lost more than 13,000 lower-cost rental units from
2011 to 2016.
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
19. Many Units’ Affordability Set to Expire Soon
County
Number of
Subsidized Units
Units with
Subsidies expiring
in this 5-year
period (by 2022)
Units with
Subsidies expiring
next 5-year period
(2023-2027)
Units with
Subsidies expiring
after 10 years
(2028+)
Cherokee 2,998 349 314 2,335
Clayton 4,679 640 1,051 2,988
Cobb 6,764 685 1,411 4,668
Dekalb 15,072 814 2,740 11,518
Douglas 876 104 100 672
Fayette 589 360 229
Fulton 40,901 4,014 7,624 29,263
Gwinnett 4,994 246 435 4,313
Henry 1,266 570 696
Rockdale 578 180 398
10-County ARC 78,717 6,852 14,785 57,080
Over the next 10 years, 57,000 units across metro Atlanta will have their affordability
subsidies set to expire. While the vast majority of these units will retain their affordability,
units in neighborhoods that are emerging from widespread poverty face considerable
pressure from market forces, thus keeping these subsidies becomes challenging.
Source: National Housing Preservation Database
20. Source: Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD), U.S. Census Bureau via Neighborhood Nexus
A Spatial Mismatch Exists Between the Location of
Low-income Workers & Low-income Jobs
*Blues represent higher
concentrations of both low-income
workers and low-income jobs
The region’s low-income workers are primarily concentrated south of I-20, and in
Clayton and Spalding counties, while low-income jobs are more evenly dispersed
throughout the region.
21. Add in Transportation Costs, and Metro Atlanta’s
Affordability Gets Even More Constrained
The combined costs of housing and transportation offer a more comprehensive view of
housing affordability. As shown in the chart above, when housing and transportation costs
are combined for Atlanta, they consume 52% of the average household income in the
metro, and the number of affordable neighborhoods (shown in yellow on the map) is
further limited.
Housing
Costs
29%
Transportation
Costs
23%
Remaining
Income
48%
Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) H+T Affordability Index
22. Overall, Eviction Rates are Declining
The maps above show a decline in evictions throughout the region between 2010 and 2016, with the
exception of neighborhoods mostly in the south where rates remain consistently above 8 percent (in dark
blue on both maps). While formal evictions have fallen off, these maps do not include informal evictions,
nor do they reflect eviction filings rates, both of which also threaten housing & economic stability.
Eviction Rates (2010)
Evictions as proportion of rental households
Eviction Rates (2016)
Evictions as proportion of rental households
Source: Eviction Lab
23. High Rates of Eviction Filings Persist in the Region
While there has been a decline in evictions throughout the region between 2010 and 2016,
more than half of the counties in the region have eviction filing rates over 20 percent,
with Clayton County filings at more than twice that rate. Eviction filings are often used as
a means to collect back rent, and while a great number of filings are reconciled and do not
end in a formal eviction, filings stay on a tenant’s rental history, impacting that tenant’s
ability to rent at another property, which can lead to a cycle of serial filings that threaten
long-term economic and housing stability.
Source: Eviction Lab
County Population
% Renter-
Occupied
Poverty
Rate
Median
Gross Rent
Median
Household
Income
Rent
Burdened
Eviction
Rate
Eviction
Filing Rate
Cherokee 225,944 22.65 8.49 $1,010 $68,926 29.1 2.65 11.87
Clayton 267,234 47.29 21.16 $881 $40,938 35.1 8.94 42.79
Cobb 719,133 35.84 9.37 $1,006 $65,873 29.6 5.31 17.89
DeKalb 716,331 44.75 14.97 $991 $51,376 32.3 6.22 22.87
Douglas 136,520 32.69 13.93 $949 $53,881 30.8 7.77 11.96
Fayette 108,655 18.73 6.73 $1,096 $79,066 27.9 3.6 6.2
Fulton 983,903 48.25 12.98 $1,001 $57,207 30.2 5.23 18.97
Gwinnett 859,234 33.64 11.27 $1,043 $60,289 32.1 4.66 22.17
Henry 211,512 27.1 10.44 $1,056 $60,424 30 6.15 30.11
Rockdale 86,901 31.12 13.65 $916 $50,455 34.2 7.44 22.23
Editor's Notes
All housing units 1,802,026 (2017 estimate); 4.37% subsidized