Their American Dream

The American dream

Editorial The American dream O sonho americano Recently, we had the opportunity to attend another congress of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). We observed that some of the exuberance of the famous exhibition stands, which had always been grandiose and demonstrated the economic power of the system, had gone. This year, they were somewhat more modest, with the exception of one...

Reality check for American dream.

Low-income Homeownership: American Dream or Delusion?

This paper is a critical analysis of recent US policy to promote low-income homeownership. It examines the ideology and assumptions buttressing this policy, evidence on the effects of low-income homeownership and the viability of homeownership as a strategy for low-income families. Evidence suggests that the prospect for sustained growth in low-income homeownership may be limited. Research does...

The Unraveling of the American Dream

Based in large part on the increased availability of new mortgage products that were often aggressively marketed to minority households, a generally healthy economy, and government policies that encouraged homeownership, a substantial number of Black, Hispanic, and foreign-born households became homeowners in the last 15 years. As a result, the homeownership rates for these demographic groups r...

Waking Up from the American Dream

For eight consecutive months in 2006, Colorado had a greater number of home foreclosures than any other state in the country. Largely attributable to the Denver housing market, this dubious statewide distinction raises questions as to the foreclosure rates and trends in communities beyond the state’s capitol, where little analytical research has been conducted. This project delves into the loca...