This article reviews the concept of shared equity homeownership (SEH) in the U.S. The review examines the origins of the SEH model and its historic precedents. It considers the impetus for SEH, setting the discourse within the context of U.S. housing policy and, specifically, low-income homeownership research. Subsequently, the review assesses the current state of SEH research, including the evidence associated with SEH as an affordable housing strategy, its application and challenges in the field, and gaps in the scholarly discourse.
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