Where in America are we actually building new housing? Penn In the News The Washington Post Where in America are we actually building new housing? An analysis by Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School evaluated how much zoning and related restrictions added to the cost of a typical quarter-acre lot from 2013 to 2018, by metro region. The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 The Singh Center with its marigold glass facade and distinctive cantilevered structure exemplifies cutting-edge scientific research by virtue of its sleek geometry and meticulous attention to detail by all those involved in its development. (Image: Weiss/Manfredi) nocred The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 Since its founding, the Center’s multidisciplinary approach has been a strength, where researchers from Penn Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and more come together in one space. A 30-year trap: The problem with America’s weird mortgages Penn In the News The New York Times A 30-year trap: The problem with America’s weird mortgages According to research co-authored by Susan M. Wachter of the Wharton School, nearly 10% of U.S. homes were in foreclosure at one point during the early 1930s. Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season. Home prices could come down. What it would take Penn In the News Barron’s Home prices could come down. What it would take Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that affordable homeownership has long been considered an achievable cornerstone of the American dream, but now that role is increasingly in question. Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals nocred Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals Sustainability Director Nina Morris recently shared with the Board of Trustees an update on progress. Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation Image: Greg Benson for Penn GSE Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation The $35.6 million construction project connects two 1960s-era buildings to create “One Penn GSE” at 3700 Walnut St. Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Penn In the News NPR Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says the changing landscape in insurance markets is a recognition that risks have increased in recent years. You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck A paper by Lu Liu of the Wharton School and colleagues suggests that the larger the gap between homeowners’ mortgage rates and the going rate for a new loan the less likely they are to move. Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold A study from the Wharton School found that short-term rentals are often concentrated in areas where rental housing is dominant, with each 1% increase of Airbnb listings in a ZIP code creating a small increase in rents and house prices. Load More
The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 The Singh Center with its marigold glass facade and distinctive cantilevered structure exemplifies cutting-edge scientific research by virtue of its sleek geometry and meticulous attention to detail by all those involved in its development. (Image: Weiss/Manfredi) nocred The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 Since its founding, the Center’s multidisciplinary approach has been a strength, where researchers from Penn Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and more come together in one space.
A 30-year trap: The problem with America’s weird mortgages Penn In the News The New York Times A 30-year trap: The problem with America’s weird mortgages According to research co-authored by Susan M. Wachter of the Wharton School, nearly 10% of U.S. homes were in foreclosure at one point during the early 1930s. Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season. Home prices could come down. What it would take Penn In the News Barron’s Home prices could come down. What it would take Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that affordable homeownership has long been considered an achievable cornerstone of the American dream, but now that role is increasingly in question. Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals nocred Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals Sustainability Director Nina Morris recently shared with the Board of Trustees an update on progress. Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation Image: Greg Benson for Penn GSE Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation The $35.6 million construction project connects two 1960s-era buildings to create “One Penn GSE” at 3700 Walnut St. Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Penn In the News NPR Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says the changing landscape in insurance markets is a recognition that risks have increased in recent years. You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck A paper by Lu Liu of the Wharton School and colleagues suggests that the larger the gap between homeowners’ mortgage rates and the going rate for a new loan the less likely they are to move. Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold A study from the Wharton School found that short-term rentals are often concentrated in areas where rental housing is dominant, with each 1% increase of Airbnb listings in a ZIP code creating a small increase in rents and house prices. Load More
Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season.
Home prices could come down. What it would take Penn In the News Barron’s Home prices could come down. What it would take Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that affordable homeownership has long been considered an achievable cornerstone of the American dream, but now that role is increasingly in question. Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals nocred Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals Sustainability Director Nina Morris recently shared with the Board of Trustees an update on progress. Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation Image: Greg Benson for Penn GSE Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation The $35.6 million construction project connects two 1960s-era buildings to create “One Penn GSE” at 3700 Walnut St. Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Penn In the News NPR Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says the changing landscape in insurance markets is a recognition that risks have increased in recent years. You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck A paper by Lu Liu of the Wharton School and colleagues suggests that the larger the gap between homeowners’ mortgage rates and the going rate for a new loan the less likely they are to move. Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold A study from the Wharton School found that short-term rentals are often concentrated in areas where rental housing is dominant, with each 1% increase of Airbnb listings in a ZIP code creating a small increase in rents and house prices. Load More
Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals nocred Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals Sustainability Director Nina Morris recently shared with the Board of Trustees an update on progress.
Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation Image: Greg Benson for Penn GSE Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation The $35.6 million construction project connects two 1960s-era buildings to create “One Penn GSE” at 3700 Walnut St.
Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Penn In the News NPR Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It’s not getting better anytime soon Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says the changing landscape in insurance markets is a recognition that risks have increased in recent years. You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck A paper by Lu Liu of the Wharton School and colleagues suggests that the larger the gap between homeowners’ mortgage rates and the going rate for a new loan the less likely they are to move. Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold A study from the Wharton School found that short-term rentals are often concentrated in areas where rental housing is dominant, with each 1% increase of Airbnb listings in a ZIP code creating a small increase in rents and house prices. Load More
You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal You’ve never had it so good. That’s why you’re stuck A paper by Lu Liu of the Wharton School and colleagues suggests that the larger the gap between homeowners’ mortgage rates and the going rate for a new loan the less likely they are to move. Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold A study from the Wharton School found that short-term rentals are often concentrated in areas where rental housing is dominant, with each 1% increase of Airbnb listings in a ZIP code creating a small increase in rents and house prices. Load More
Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Airbnb and VRBO customers have fewer options in Philly as new laws take hold A study from the Wharton School found that short-term rentals are often concentrated in areas where rental housing is dominant, with each 1% increase of Airbnb listings in a ZIP code creating a small increase in rents and house prices.