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Posts Tagged ‘HOUSING’

Lucas and rich neighbors agree to disagree: part ii

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — In 1978, a year after ”Star Wars” was released, George Lucas began building his movie production company far from Hollywood, in the quiet hills and valley of Marin County here just north of San Francisco. Starting with Skywalker Ranch, the various pieces of Lucasfilm came together over the decades behind the large trees on his 6,100-acre property, invisible from the single two-lane road that snakes through the area. And even as his fame grew, Mr. Lucas earned his neighbors’ respect through his discretion. Marin, one of America’s richest counties, liked it that way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

June 6, 2012 Tags: HOUSING, MOTION picture producers & directors, MOTION picture studios
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Suicidal behavior in a national sample of older homeless veterans

Objectives. We examined self-reported suicidal behavior of older homeless veterans to establish frequencies and predictors of recent suicidal behaviors, and their impact on transitional housing interventions. Methods. We analyzed the records of a national sample of 10 111 veterans who participated in a transition housing program over a 6-year period, ending in 2008. Results. Approximately 12% of homeless veterans reported suicidal ideation before program admission; 3% reported a suicide attempt in the 30 days before program admission. Older homeless veterans exhibiting suicidal behavior had histories of high rates of psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. Regression analyses showed that self-report of depression was the primary correlate of suicidal behavior. Suicidal behavior before program entry did not predict intervention outcomes, such as program completion, housing outcome, and employment. Conclusions. Suicidal behavior was prevalent in older homeless veterans and was associated with a history of psychiatric disorder and substance abuse. Self-reported depression was associated with these behaviors at the time of housing intervention. Despite the association with poor mental health history, suicidal behavior in older homeless veterans did not impact outcomes of transitional housing interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

March 9, 2012 Tags: AGING, ANALYSIS of variance, CHI-square test, CONFIDENCE intervals, CORRELATION (Statistics), DATA analysis, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, DISEASE incidence, DRINKING of alcoholic beverages, EPIDEMIOLOGY, HISTORY, HOMELESS persons, HOUSING, INDEPENDENT living, INTERVIEWING, LOGISTIC regression analysis, MATHEMATICAL models, MEDICAL records, MENTAL depression, MENTAL illness, MENTALLY ill -- Rehabilitation, PREDICTIVE validity, RACE, REGRESSION analysis, RESEARCH, RESEARCH -- Finance, SECONDARY analysis, SELF-evaluation, STATISTICS, SUBSTANCE abuse, SUICIDAL behavior -- Risk factors, SUICIDAL ideation, VETERANS
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Estimates of smoking- related property costs in california multiunit housing

We systematically evaluated smoking-related costs in multiunit housing. From 2008 to 2009, we surveyed California multiunit housing owners or managers on their past-year smoking-related costs and smoke-free policies. A total of 27.1% of respondents had incurred smoking- related costs (mean $4935), and 33.5% reported complete smoke-free policies, which lowered the likelihood of incurring smoking-related costs. Implementing statewide complete smoke-free policies may save multiunit housing property owners $18094254 annually. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

March 1, 2012 Tags: CONFIDENCE intervals, COST analysis, COST control, DATA analysisECONOMIC aspects, EPIDEMIOLOGY, HOUSING, RESEARCH -- Finance, SMOKING, SMOKING cessation, SURVEYS
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Project-based housing first for chronically homeless individuals with alcohol problems: within-subjects analyses of 2-year alcohol trajectories

Objectives. Two-year alcohol use trajectories were documented among residents in a project-based Housing First program. Project-based Housing First provides immediate, low-barrier, nonabstinence-based, permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless individuals within a single housing project. The study aim was to address concerns that nonabstinence-based housing may enable alcohol use. Methods. A 2-year, within-subjects analysis was conducted among 95 chronically homeless individuals with alcohol problems who were allocated to project-based Housing First. Alcohol variables were assessed through self-report. Data on intervention exposure were extracted from agency records. Results. Multilevel growth models indicated significant within-subjects decreases across alcohol use outcomes over the study period. Intervention exposure, represented by months spent in housing, consistently predicted additional decreases in alcohol use outcomes. Conclusions. Findings did not support the enabling hypothesis. Although the project-based Housing First program did not require abstinence or treatment attendance, participants decreased their alcohol use and alcohol-related problems as a function of time and intervention exposure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

March 1, 2012 Tags: BEHAVIOR modification, CHI-square test, COMMUNITY-based social services, CONFIDENCE intervals, CONTROL groups (Research), DATA analysis, DECISION making, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, DRINKING of alcoholic beverages, EPIDEMIOLOGY, HOMELESS persons, HOUSING, LOGISTIC regression analysis, LONGITUDINAL method, MANAGEMENT, MEDICAL care -- Utilization, MEDICAL records, POISSON distribution, PREDICTIVE validity, RESEARCH, RESEARCH -- Finance, SELF-evaluation, SOCIAL support, TIME
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Washington’s lousy real estate portfolio

The article reports on scams involving executives from government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) in the U.S. In December 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicted six former executives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on charges of fraud, alleging that the GSEs misled investors and the government. Freddie and Fannie had been concealing the large portions of their portfolios consisting of risky investments.

March 1, 2012 Tags: FINANCIAL institutions, FRAUD, GOVERNMENT-sponsored enterprises, HOUSING, POLITICAL corruption
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In and around the u.s. – portland, maine

The article reports that Avesta Housing, a private, nonprofit housing organization in Portland, Maine, has brought the affordable housing to Portland. Greg Payne, development officer for Avesta Housing, says that after a somewhat challenging few years of trying to find the right location for the proposed apartments, Avesta finally selected the appropriate place.

November 24, 2011 Tags: APARTMENT houses, HOUSING, NONPROFIT organizations
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Affordable housing — an intimate history

The article presents reprint of the book chapter, titled “Affordable Housing — An Intimate History,” by Charles L. Edson, which appeared in the book “Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development,” by Tim Iglesias. It presents the evolution of affordable housing in the U.S. from early 1970s and reveals a pattern of public housing programs and funding from that time to 2010. It also discusses the nonprofit and private sector programs evolved from 1959.

November 1, 2011 Tags: HISTORY, HOUSING, PUBLIC housing planning & development, REPRINTS (Publications)
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GOP Presidential Race Sidesteps Housing Crisis

The author alleges that the seven Republican presidential candidates are sidestepping the U.S. housing crisis during a televised debate in Nevada. He faults Representative Michele Bachmann when she dodged the issue by talking about motherhood and foreclosure. Former Massachusetts Mitt Romney, the party’s front-runner, acknowledged the housing pain but his 59-point economic plan did not tackle housing directly. The author also mentions that the other candidates did not offer any specifics.

October 22, 2011 Tags: HOUSING, PRESIDENTIAL candidates
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When a homeownership dream becomes a nightmare

The author focuses on the mistake of using the home as collateral for a credit line before the recession in the U.S. He discusses the bankruptcy of homeowners when the value of their properties decreased but their loan payments did not. He explains approaches that may be undertaken to regain financial stability while maintaining ownership.

July 1, 2011 Tags: 2008-2009, BANKRUPTCY, COLLATERAL security, GLOBAL Financial Crisis, HOUSING
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Mortgage 911

The article offers advice for African Americans on preventing house foreclosures. It notes that owners should never make a mortgage payment to anyone other than their mortgage company without written approval from the lender. It cites the advantages of seeking the help of a nonprofit advocate. It emphasizes the need for owners to understand eligibility guidelines.

July 1, 2011 Tags: AFRICAN Americans, FORECLOSURE, HOUSING, MORTGAGE banks, PAYMENT, PREVENTION
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