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As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
Buying an Older Home? Consider Upkeep Costs, Not Just Purchase Price
According to recently released Census Bureau data, initial costs of upkeep were higher for new owners of older homes than for those who had lived in their homes for at least ten (10) years. The 2021 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows that in 2021, the median age of...
New Report: Aging Ready Homes in the US Perception Vs. Reality
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a new report showing that about 4 million U.S. households with an adult age 65 or older had difficulty living in or using some features of their home. The report, Aging-Ready Homes in the United States—Perception Versus Reality of...
Oklahoma’s 5 year plan to reduce obesity
Did you know that Oklahoma has a plan tor reduce obesity over the next five (5) years? The 5-Year State Obesity Plan is an evidence-based community improvement plan. Its objectives are to decrease the number of obese Oklahomans by 1–3% over the next five years by...
Oklahoma:Participate in the 2024-2028 HUD Consolidated Planning process Public Input on 9/28 & Hearing on 11/1
The Oklahoma Consolidated Plan is a five-year planning document consisting of a five-year strategic plan and annual updates. The 2024 State of Oklahoma Plan will start this planning cycle running until 2028. The State’s Consolidated Plan is comprised of the Community...
Rental Housing Providers: Broadband Infrastructure program Free Webinar
The Federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program will disburse more than $42.5 billion, a portion of which can be used by rental housing providers to build out or upgrade broadband infrastructure within their properties. To learn more about how to...