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An affordable twist on investor-owned, single-family housing
Investors’ activity in the single-family rental market has raised both concerns about and interest in their approach, especially in lower-income neighborhoods. Drawing on what works, impact investors and intermediaries are adapting the model to serve affordability and preservation goals.
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[Watch] Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in Our Communities
This Connecting Communities webinar explored strategies to expand access to safe, affordable banking through the Bank On program. Panelists discussed lessons learned, partnership strategies, and insights from the Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub to help advance financial access in communities. Watch or listen on demand.
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Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2025
The annual SHED survey offers insight into the financial well-being of US adults and their families and provides important information about how people are faring in the economy. The latest report finds overall financial conditions similar to the past two years, with concerns over prices and labor market conditions remained solid despite some softening.
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Opportunity Zones 2.0 will offer place-based investment in low-income communities
Changes in 2025 to the Opportunity Zones (OZ) tax-incentive initiative present an opportunity for local leaders, community-based organizations, investors, and state and local agencies to shape a new decade of place-based investments in low-income communities. Communities are preparing now for what many call “OZ 2.0.”
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[Watch] Unlocking the Voice of Small Businesses: New Insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
In this Connecting Communities webinar, we take a closer look at the 2026 Report on Employer Firms and key findings from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey. Watch or listen anytime.
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From survey findings to dashboards, the Fed’s data can inform collaborative efforts between policymakers, employers, and educators.
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Read more →: How the Fed studies and understands housing’s key role in the economyHow the Fed studies and understands housing’s key role in the economy
The cost and availability of housing affect family budgets, labor force mobility, business growth, and the health of the economy. Learn how the Fed studies and engages with communities around vital housing trends, challenges, and innovations.
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Read more →: Small business strategies for supporting employee child care needsSmall business strategies for supporting employee child care needs
Small businesses employ nearly half of private-sector workers but often have limited resources to offer benefits like child care. This article examines the prevalence of employer-supported child care and the practical strategies small businesses employ to support working parents.
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Read more →: 2025 Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Health of entities serving low- and moderate-income communities2025 Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Health of entities serving low- and moderate-income communities
The second report from the 2025 Community Perspectives Survey highlights how LMI-serving organizations are managing demand, funding, and staffing. While many can meet community needs, challenges like resource strain and adapting to uncertainity are impacting their overall organizational health.
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Read more →: 2025 Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities2025 Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities
The 2025 Community Perspectives Survey, conducted nationally by the Federal Reserve, provides an overview of economic conditions in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. The first report examines key findings in the areas of housing, employment, financial stability, health, education, small business and access to technology.