The Impacts of Foreclosures on Families and Communities: A Primer

Urban Institute

This 54-page US brief summarizes what is known about how foreclosures adversely affect households and their neighborhoods — from children and the elderly to public safety and local property tax revenues. It also looks at policies, programs, and response strategies to prevent or mitigate the fallout

G. Thomas Kingsley et al.

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-07