http://www.huduser.org/portal/Publications/pdf/Hsg_Disc_against_SameSexCpls.pdf
First ever large-scale federal study of housing discrimination against same-sex couples in metropolitan rental markets. Covers 50 metropolitan areas across the U.S. Finds that same-sex couples receive less favorable treatment than heterosexual couples. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.huduser.org/portal/Publications/pdf/HUD-514_HDS2012.pdf
Presents findings from the fourth study of housing discrimination in America. Covers 28 metro areas to measure the frequency and forms of discrimination experienced by black, Hispanic, and Asian renters and home buyers. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Urban Institute
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL30442.pdf
Describes the different types of federal programs whose purpose is to assist the homeless, the recipients who are targeted for aid, and recent legislation enacted or proposed. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.census.gov/construction/chars/
Provides data on characteristics of new privately-owned residential structures including sales prices. Covers both single family houses and multi-family buildings. From the Census Bureau.
http://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/ar/2012/pages/ar12_2a.cfm
Surmises that only about 45% of inflation-adjusted household wealth has been recovered since the recession of 2008-2009, This essay explores the damage to household wealth that occurred, which demographic groups lost the most, and the importance of healthy household balance sheets to the economy. From the Annual Report of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/acsbr10-20.pdf
Provides a portrait of the characteristics of households in the U.S. containing people of Arab ancestry. From the Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/h121-13-02.pdf
The seventh in a series of reports since 1991 that attempts to measure changes in homeownership affordability for families and unrelated individuals. Also covers how affordability varies depending on demographic, marital status and other factors. From the Census Bureau.
Discusses how federal authorities have tried to establish accurate measures for housing costs over the years. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics