Can We Blame the Banks for the Dearth of American Starter Homes?
FLH’s Yuliya Panfil was quoted in a Dwell Magazine article about financing barriers making it difficult to buy affordable homes.
Economic Security
Happy 2026! Our team is starting the year by listening to parents.
The New Practice Lab is starting 2026 by fielding a largest-of-its-kind parent survey
One Quarter of U.S. Homes are Valued at Less than $200,000
Millions of American homes cost under $200k, but barriers to financing make them inaccessible to families who can afford them.
Recapping the Inaugural Cohort of the Eviction Data Response Network
Explore our recap report and highlight reel on the goals and outcomes of the inaugural cohort of the Eviction Data Response Network.
Markets Where Land Is Expensive Must Densify. Everywhere Else Must Bring Down Construction Costs.
The U.S. has two distinct types of housing markets. The housing solutions pursued in each should differ.
From Law to Launch: Steps to Build a New Paid Leave Program
It can take several years after a law passes to deliver paid leave benefits. This story explains why.
Tackling Displacement, Eviction Data, and More: FLH’s Year in Review
We’re proud to share a roundup of our efforts to advance housing stability in 2025.
Boldness in the Time of Budget Constraint
Shared Equity Homeownership: Meeting Demand and Preserving Supply
This ownership model can build generational wealth, and it should be brought to the counties that need it most.
Performance Zoning for Better Cities: A Q&A with Adam Lubinsky
When zoning centers outcomes instead of restrictions, it can promote growth and support community needs.