1. The fight against blight is not unique to one area of the United States. From Baltimore to
Detroit to Albuquerque, American communities struggle to deal with concentrations of empty …

This study examines housing affordability among female-headed households, focusing on
the differences between those living in rural areas versus those in urban areas. Existing …

Though the concept of blight clarifies housing and neighborhood changes in rural and small
towns experiencing disinvestment and decline, the term is rarely examined outside of urban …

Landlords play a key role in maintaining the quality of rental properties. Similarly, over the
last decade, the growth of financial instruments such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) …

This study examines the role of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a capacity
building program, in increasing human and community capital to address housing and …

In the wake of the current housing foreclosure crisis, print and electronic media are ripe with
very personal accounts of the displacement of families from all walks of life from their homes …

This study was designed to provide a deeper understanding of how personal relationships
are perceived to impact decision-making by leaders in a small-town setting. Many studies of …

Housing serves as a source of identity and provides privacy, a sense of security, and stability
to the occupant (Skobba, Osinubi, & Tinsley, 2020). However, there is not enough housing …

This study examines housing affordability and housing quality among female-headed
households, focusing on the differences between those living in rural and urban areas. This …

Scholars, elected officials, and civic leaders frequently debate community blight, including
identifying it and addressing it. Blight refers to both the built environment, buildings and …