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May 2, 2013
Housing Landscape 2013: More than a quarter of working renter households spend at least half of income on housing
Housing cost burdens among working renters rise for third straight year; cost burdens remain steady but challenging for working owners.
April 2, 2013
Center Executive Director Jeffrey Lubell moves on
A statement from Jeffrey Lubell on his departure from the Center for Housing Policy
February 13, 2013
National Housing Conference Reacts to President’s Focus on Housing
Chris Estes, president and CEO of NHC, issued the following statement in response to Tuesday night’s State of the Union address by President Obama
November 7, 2012
The results are in, but the campaign for bipartisan support of good housing policy continues
A statement from Chris Estes, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference
October 18, 2012
Losing Ground: Housing and transportation costs outpacing incomes
Average moderate-income household in 25 largest U.S. metro areas spends nearly 60 percent of income on housing and transportation
July 12, 2012
Returning veterans struggle to cover housing costs in U.S. metros
Despite employment training and other programs, many veterans face housing affordability challenges
June 27, 2012
National Housing Conference announces hire of new president and CEO
N.C. affordable housing leader Chris Estes to assume housing nonprofit’s top spot July 23
June 12, 2012
National Housing Conference announces 40th Annual Gala honorees
The United Voice for Housing honors organizations meeting the housing needs of America’s veterans
April 5, 2012
Growing ranks of older adults face housing crunch
Over-65 population expected to grow by more than 120 percent by 2050; new report finds older population boom will worsen the nation’s housing affordability challenges
February 24, 2012
Housing Landscape 2012: Nearly a quarter of working households spend more than half of income on housing
Shrinking incomes outpace falling homeownership costs; renters face rising costs on tightening household budgets
January 18, 2012
Report: Obama Administration can speed energy efficiency without new legislation
NHC, U.S. Green Building Council and 14 partners release recommendations for executive action to accelerate “greening” and improve sustainability in buildings
December 15, 2011
Holiday retail season workers struggle to cover housing costs in many U.S. metros
Despite falling home prices, retail workers remain priced out in most markets and struggle to pay rents
December 5, 2011
NHC and New York Housing Conference join to honor New York's housing heroes
Leaders Honored at the New York Housing Conference and National Housing Conference 38th Annual Awards Program
November 2, 2011
National Housing Conference supports HOME program at congressional hearing
HUD Releases Proposed HOME Rule Today
October 7, 2011
National Housing Conference taps Jeanne Engel as interim leader
Housing leader to help guide transition in top spot at NHC
September 26, 2011
National Association of REALTORS® and NHC join to address workforce housing issues in the D.C. region and Mid-Atlantic
Housing for workers proves critical as rents in Washington remain among nation’s ten most expensive
September 23, 2011
Leadership Change Announced at NHC
Leadership Change Announced at NHC
September 21, 2011
Learning Conference gathers experts from a range of fields to plan the sustainable communities of the future
Practitioners and policy makers headline slate of more than 40 sessions
September 15, 2011
National Housing Conference offers guidelines to dispose of government-owned real estate
NHC, foreclosure task force sign on to recommendations for jettisoning residential property inventory
August 30, 2011
NHC's Housing Person of the Year Nic Retsinas offers views on 'shaky' housing market in PBS interview
Gala honoree speaks on the housing market's role in U.S. economic recovery
August 16, 2011
Serious mortgage delinquency rates stabilize in U.S. metros, but share of loans in foreclosure grows
Latest data from all 366 U.S. metro areas indicate properties lingering in foreclosure inventory
August 4, 2011
NHC in the News - July 2011
Paycheck to Paycheck picks up coverage in regional news around the country
July 27, 2011
National Association of REALTORS® and NHC join to address workforce housing issues in Boston and the Northeast region
Housing for workers proves critical as home prices in Boston area soar more than 9% since 2010
July 21, 2011
Among new hires, incomes that cover housing costs remain elusive
Latest data show workers in the job sector with the most new hires are often priced out of housing
July 19, 2011
Green Affordable Housing Coalition launches forum series
Green Retrofit Financing Forum aims to help developers and policymakers better understand finance options for “greening” existing affordable housing
June 29, 2011
NHC in the News - June 2011
NHC Policy Summit on Mortgage Finance Reform, annual Housing Person of the Year Gala get ink
June 29, 2011
Center for Housing Policy Director Jeffrey Lubell launches monthly column
Moving Forward explores housing trends, policy solutions for the future
June 24, 2011
Mortgage finance: Congressman announces reform bill at Policy Summit
Treasury official at summit says Administration is “seriously considering” concerns on proposed mortgage rules
June 23, 2011
National Housing Conference honors two of housing’s greats
Sister Lillian Murphy and Professor Nicolas P. Retsinas dedicated careers to shape housing policy
June 20, 2011
National Housing Conference convenes policy heavyweights to debate the future of housing finance
Affordable housing group hosts Policy Summit after marking 80th anniversary
May 19, 2011
High-quality affordable housing impacts children's health, education
Reviews of new research show how affordable housing supports stronger health and educational outcomes
April 28, 2011
Foreclosure-Response.org team releases latest data on serious mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates for all 366 U.S. metro
Serious delinquency rates continue to show signs of stabilization in U.S. metropolitan areas
April 6, 2011
New Center for Housing Policy Report Links Housing Affordability, Residential Stability and Child Outcomes
New report finds connections between housing affordability and unplanned moves, which may contribute to development problems for children
March 9, 2011
Center for Housing Policy Executive Director Jeffrey Lubell Addresses Congress on Worsening Housing Affordability
Lubell testifies before Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
February 26, 2011
The Color of Money: "In the housing crisis, we all live under one roof"
Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary writes on affordable housing and quotes Landscape 2011 and Jeff Lubell.
February 10, 2011
Foreclosure-Response.org Team Releases Latest Data on Serious Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates for All 366 U.S. Metro Areas
The new data include an overview of how seriously delinquent mortgages changed between September 2009 to 2010.
January 11, 2011
The Role of Affordable Housing in Creating Jobs and Fostering Economic Growth
The Role of Affordable Housing in Creating Jobs and Stimulating Local Economic Development: Evidence in Brief and its companion A Review of the Literature highlight several ways affordable housing development fuels economic growth.
December 9, 2010
NYHC/NHC Host 37th Annual Awards Luncheon; Honors William Frey With Clara Fox Award for Dedication to Affordable Housing
NYHC and NHC host 37th Annual Awards Luncheon in NYC and honor William Frey with the Prestigious Clara Fox Award for his Outstanding Achievement
November 30, 2010
Foreclosure-Response.org Team Releases Latest Data on Serious Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates for All 366 U.S. Metro Areas
The new data include a comparison of metropolitan-area serious delinquency rates from June 2009 to June 2010.
October 12, 2010
Honolulu Plays Host to Final Regional Forum on Workforce Housing
Bring Workers Home Forum Convenes Local, State and National Housing Leaders in Hawaii to Discuss Core Issues Affecting Workforce Housing and Rising “Cost of Place”
October 6, 2010
NHC Welcomes Mary Hanlon as the New Vice President of Policy and Advocacy
With more than 25 years in the housing industry, Hanlon comes with a wealth of public, non-profit, and private sector experience, with a special focus on real estate development and management of complex projects
October 4, 2010
NHC Urges Policymakers to Strengthen the Nation's Multifamily Housing Finance System
Ten key principles for supporting multifamily finance released today
September 29, 2010
Sharp Increase in Seriously Delinquent Mortgages in 100 Largest Metro Areas Suggest More Foreclosures to Come
The Center for Housing Policy, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Urban Institute have compiled and released the first data on seriously delinquent mortgages for all 366 U.S. metro areas
September 28, 2010
"Partners in Innovation" Policy Forum Discusses Preserving Affordable Rental Housing while Expanding Transit
More than 200 federal, state and local leaders met in Denver to discuss how cities with rapidly expanding transit are balancing growth with preservation of affordable rental housing.
September 27, 2010
Top Housing and Transit Leaders Converge in Denver to Discuss Inclusion of Affordable Housing in Transit-Oriented Development
"Partners in Innovation" Symposium examines challenges and opportunties of developing affordable homes near public transportation
September 23, 2010
New Housing Construction Benefits California Economy Despite Economic Downturn, New Study Finds
The Center for Housing Policy released a study finding that, on average, a newly built home selling for the median price in the state of California produced an estimated $375,699 in new economic activity in fiscal year 2009-2010.
September 22, 2010
National Housing Conference Partners with Newly Formed Young Leaders Network
The National Housing Conference announces a partnership with newly formed Young Leaders in Affordable Housing network
September 16, 2010
National Housing Conference and the Center for Housing Policy Appoint Ross as Chief Operating Officer
NHC and the Center Appoint Lynn M. Ross as new Chief Operating Officer
September 14, 2010
NHC Launches New Communications Network In A Continuing Effort To Raise Affordable Housing To A First-Tier Issue On The Nation
The Launch of NHC’s Housing Communications Network Includes an Impressive Panel of Experts Discussing How We Communicate about Affordable Housing in a Post-Housing-Crisis World
August 12, 2010
NHC and NAR Regional Forum Focuses on Effective Solutions to Workforce Housing Challenges in the Southwest
Austin Bring Workers Home Forum Draws Local, State and National Leaders to Discuss Workforce Housing Policies That Better Connect Affordable Housing, Jobs and Transportation
July 22, 2010
New, Online Face of NHC and the Center for Housing Policy Combines Next Generation Look With Cutting-Edge Tools and Resources
Today the National Housing Conference (NHC) and its research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, launched their new, online face at www.nhc.org.
July 21, 2010
Foreclosure Task Force Hails Bill Signing- $1 Billion In Funding Secured To Help Stabilize Communities Nationwide
With 2010 Foreclosures Predicted to Eclipse an Unprecedented 900,000 Repossessed Homes Last Year, New Funding to Help Provide Vital Stability to U.S. Neighborhoods and Families
July 12, 2010
Minneapolis Hosts Regional Forum on Reducing Cost of Place for Working Families
Center for Housing Policy’s Jeffrey Lubell Keynotes NHC and NAR Forum Focused on Workforce Housing and Transportation Solutions
June 14, 2010
Housing Leaders Meet in Atlanta to Discuss Workforce Housing Challenges and Solutions in Southeast
NHC and NAR Host 2010 Bring Workers Home Forum in Atlanta, Expert Speakers and Participants Focus on Affordable Workforce Housing Solutions
May 17, 2010
Federal, State and Local Leaders Convene In Portland to Discuss Vital Need to Preserve and Improve Affordable Rental Housing
Partners in Innovation Forum Examines the Challenges and the Opportunities for Preserving Affordable Rental Homes in the Northwest and Nationwide
April 14, 2010
Northeastern Housing Leaders Highlight Regional Strategies for Preserving Green Rental Homes for Families
Partners in Innovation Forum Presents Ideas for Maintaining a Strong Affordable Rental Housing Stock That Also Improves Environmental Outcomes in Communities
April 12, 2010
New Report Details True Costs of Housing and Transportation for Families in Boston and Surrounding Region
"Boston Regional Challenge" Examines Combined Costs and Impact on Families, Neighborhoods and the Environment
March 24, 2010
New Report Calls for Wide Range of Housing Option to Meet the Rapidly Growing Needs of America's Over 50 Population
Identifies Strategies to Ensure Affordable, Accessible Housing Connected to Vital Services for Older Adults – a Group Expected to Grow by 30 Percent in the Next 20 Years Alone
March 23, 2010
Homeownership Remains Unaffordable For Many Key Workers, Despite Low Interest Rates And Steep Drops in Home Prices
New Study Takes In-Depth Look at Housing Challenges of “Green Economy” Workers and Others, Comparing and Ranking Costs in More Than 200 U.S. Metro Areas with the Wages of Over 60 Occupations
February 18, 2010
NHC Welcomes Maureen Friar as President and CEO
Recognized and Respected Industry Expert Known for Legislative Advocacy, Policy Development and Coalition Building to Lead the National Housing Conference
February 4, 2010
President's FY 2011 Budget Combines Economic Discipline With Support for Affordable Housing in Communities Nationwide
Budget Focuses on HUD’s Key Strategic Goals, Including Strengthening the Nation’s Housing Market, and Meeting the Needs of Low- to Moderate-Income Families, Individuals, and the Homeless
January 15, 2010
Federal Home Loan Banks' Affordable Housing Program to be Honored at the NHC 38th Annual Gala in June
Nation’s Largest Source of Private Grant Funds for Affordable Housing Selected to Receive One of the Most Recognized and Highest Industry Honors
December 17, 2009
Despite Historic Drops in Home Prices, New Study Finds that Housing Costs are Actually On the Rise for American Families
Latest U.S. Housing Trends Reveal That Affordability Challenges Grow, Situation Likely to Get Worse Due to High Unemployment
December 15, 2009
Builders of Hope Honored with NHC 2009 Pioneering Housing Strategies Award
Organization Chosen for Comprehensive “Building Green Communities” Model Focused on Providing Safe, Affordable and Environmentally-Friendly Urban Housing Solutions for Working Families
December 8, 2009
NHC Urges Congress and the Administration to Approve “Cash for Caulkers” Program
NHC Urges Congress and the Administration to Approve “Cash for Caulkers,” a Program That Would Help Create or Save an Estimated 360,000 to 500,000 Jobs, Among Other Impacts
November 19, 2009
Goldman Sachs Initiative Addresses US Unemployment
New $500 Million Goldman Sachs "10,000 Small Businesses" Initiative Addresses Rising U.S. Unemployment that is Fueling the Foreclosure Crisis
November 12, 2009
Toll of Housing Crisis on FHA’s Reserves Illustrates Its Pivotal Recovery Role
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Audit Finds No Need for Taxpayer Support – Toll of Housing Crisis on Agency’s Reserves Illustrates Its Pivotal Role in the Recovery
November 6, 2009
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to Keynote Prestigious NYHC and NHC 36th Annual New York Housing Awards Luncheon
Secretary Donovan to Focus on Solving the Nation’s Housing Foreclosure Crisis, the Future of HUD and Addressing the Affordable Housing Needs of Families in New York and Nationwide
September 9, 2009
NHC Commissioned Industry-Wide Taskforce Outlines
NHC Commissioned Industry-Wide Taskforce Outlines "Ten Key Principles" for Repairing the U.S. Mortgage Market and Addressing Soaring Home Foreclosure Rates
August 11, 2009
Prepared in Response to the U.S. Senate’s Introduction of the Livable Communities Act of 2009
Prepared in Response to the U.S. Senate’s Introduction of the Livable Communities Act of 2009
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