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A division of the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer, ORA supports the budget and policymaking process with forecasts, estimates, and analyses that ensure the District's financial integrity.
Yes - the context (economic and otherwise) DC was operating in in the 1990s is different from conditions now. We take a look at those differences in the post because they could create different outcomes during the current fed gov downsizing.
May 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
But an analysis we did on HPAP shows participants had an average income of ~$65k with avg home purchase price around $300k—suggesting housing at that price point is affordable to lower income people if they have access to robust assistance. ora-cfo.dc.gov/blog/distric... (2/2)
The District’s Home Purchase Programs: Who Benefits?
Achieving homeownership has always been a challenge for young working adults, but in recent years, the economic barriers have become even more daunting. Nevertheless, homeownership remains a quintesse...
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December 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM
The dataset we used (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data) doesn’t include data on children in the household, unfortunately (1/2)
December 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM