http://www.census.gov/prod/2008pubs/h150-07.pdf

Reports that the housing stock of the U.S. increased from 124.4 million in 2005 to 128.2 million in 2007 and that the median monthly mortage payment was $852. Covers characteristics of houses including presence of air conditioning, type of heating fuel used, size of the home, satisfaction with the neighborhood, and rental assistance. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.ofheo.gov/media/metricsreports/MetricsReport092408.pdf

The first report from the newly created housing oversight agency on mortgages. Presents key performance data on first lien residential mortgages serviced by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac during 2007 or the first quarter of 2008. From the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12468

Argues that declining resources have greatly reduced the ability of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to carry out valuable research in housing policy. Offers recommendations for improvement. From the National Research Council.

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/american_community_survey_acs/012657.html

Press release with link to detailed tables. Highlights include educational attainment, martial status, housing and income statistics. From the Census Bureau

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/housingengland2006-07

Presents annual statistics on homeownership, rentals, overcrowding, and ownership of second homes with characteristics of owners and renters. From UK Statistics Office and Communities and Local Government.

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/crcusdc06.htm

Examines civil rights claims based on race, age, sex, or national origin involving employment, welfare, housing, voting or other civil rights discrimination issues. Reports that civil rights filings doubled in U.S. district courts from 1990 to 1997, stabilized until 2003 and then declined by 20% from 2003 to 2006. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/refinancings/default.htm

Discusses the basics of when to refinance, eligibility considerations, calculating costs, and shopping for loans. Also includes a mortgage shopping worksheet and a glossary of terms. From the Federal Reserve Board.

http://www.ofheo.gov/media/research/pricesandfinancing.pdf

Analyzes differences in recent price trends for homes with different types of financing and borrower characteristics. Reports that homes with higher-risk mortgages have experienced greater price declines and offers possible explanations. From the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.

http://www.census.gov/popest/housing/HU-EST2007-top100.html

Provides two tables showing the fastest growing counties in number of housing units added between 2000 and 2007 and between 2006 and 2007. Loudoun and Culpeper Counties are Virginia counties in the top 20 of the former table and Culpeper is also in the top 20 of the latter. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.hudhre.info/documents/3rdHomelessAssessmentReport.pdf

Offers a national estimate of the number of homeless persons, and the number of sheltered homeless persons and families in 2007. Also discusses the characteristics of homeless persons and the capacity of the U.S. for housing homeless persons. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/reports/USCoveredBondBestPractices.pdf

Guide designed to encourage the growth of a secured debt instrument called a covered bond, a source of financing that could reduce borrowing costs for homeowners, improve liquidity in the residential mortgage market, and strengthen balance sheets of depository institutions. From the Treasury Department.