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Technical Reports, Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR)

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Browsing Technical Reports, Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) by Subject "affordable housing"

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    Affordable Housing Demand in Henrico County, Chesterfield County and City of Richmond
    Koebel, C. Theodore; Byrd, Kevin R. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2004-01)
    This report assesses the demand for affordable housing in Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and the City of Richmond. The report This report shows the housing demand has continued to grow steadily in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties in both the owner and renter housing markets. However, in contrast, ownership demand decreased in the City of Richmond. The report projects this decline to accelerate during the next ten years.
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    The Diffusion of Innovation in the Residential Building Industry
    Koebel, C. Theodore; Papadakis, Maria; Hudson, Ed; Cavell, Marilyn S. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2003-10)
    This assessment reports on a survey mailed to a national sample of residential homebuilders to assess how they receive and process housing technology information. The successful diffusion of innovations in the residential building industry has substantial social, economic, and environmental benefits to Americans. When the industry incorporates new technologies, techniques, and materials into construction practices, it is possible to improve energy efficiency, conserve natural and energy resource, increase the longevity of housing stock, and create more affordable housing. By knowing how and why innovations diffuse within the industry, it is possible to accelerate the technology adoption process though more effectively designed programs, demonstration projects, and policy incentives.
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    Homebuyer Market Analysis for the Virginia Beach Metropolitan Area
    Koebel, C. Theodore; Singh, Pavit P. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2005-01)
    This analysis projects first-time owner demand from 2000-2010 in targeted income ranges and analyzes the supply of affordable housing for first-time buyers in the Virginia Beach metropolitan area.
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    Housing Needs and Market Analysis, Thomas Jefferson PDC
    Cavell, Marilyn S.; Koebel, C. Theodore; Dawkins, Casey J.; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2006-10)
    The need for affordable housing in the Thomas Jefferson PDC is a consistent theme throughout this report. The strong sales market in this area is driven by higher income households and previous homeowners taking advantage of low mortgage rates to "trade up" in the market. However, for many others in the area, homeownership is out of reach. Also in this area, renting is not a more affordable alternative to ownership. Workers in occupations vital to the community have difficulty finding affordable housing in the PDC.