NHC
For more than 75 years, the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC) has been the United Voice for Housing. A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC’s broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing in a safe, decent environment.
NHC's research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, specializes in developing solutions through research. In partnership with NHC and its members, the Center works to broaden understanding of the nation’s housing challenges and to examine the impact of policies and programs developed to address these needs.
Contact:
National Housing Conference
1801 K Street, N.W., Suite M-100
Washington, DC 20006-1301
Phone: 202/466-2121
Fax: 202/466-2122
Media contact:
Laura Woods
Phone: (202) 466-2121 x240
The results are in, but the campaign for bipartisan support of good housing policy...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference congratulates President Obama on his reelection. Against the backdrop of political turmoil abroad, we also applaud both campaigns and our nation for participating...
Returning veterans struggle to cover housing costs in U.S. metros
WASHINGTON, DC - July 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Veterans returning from service face a number of hurdles in readjusting to civilian life. One of the biggest hurdles is finding a job; among young veterans aged 18 to 24, more than 30% are unemployed...
National Housing Conference announces hire of new president and CEO
WASHINGTON, DC - June 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) --The National Housing Conference (NHC), the nonprofit affordable housing advocacy group known as the United Voice for Housing, today announced that Chris Estes will join the 81-year-old housing organiz...
National Housing Conference announces 40th Annual Gala honorees
WASHINGTON, DC - June 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference, the affordable housing advocacy group known as the United Voice for Housing, has chosen the occasion of its 40th Annual Housing Person of the Year Gala to focus the a...
FORECLOSURE-RESPONSE.ORG TEAM RELEASES LATEST DATA ON SERIOUS MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY AND FORECLOSURE RATES FOR ALL...
March 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Foreclosure-Response.org team— the Center for Housing Policy, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and the Urban Institute—has released the newest data on seriously delinquent mortgages for all ...
Housing Landscape 2012: Nearly a quarter of working households spend more than half of...
WASHINGTON, DC - February 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new study by the Center for Housing Policy confirms that falling home prices have not solved the housing affordability problems of the nation’s working households. In fact, the Center’s Hou...
Experts to discuss what Administration’s 2013 budget means for critical housing programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference, known as the United Voice for Housing, will hold its Annual Budget Forum at the Capitol Visitor Center Feb. 24, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The Budget Forum will f...
National Housing Conference supports HOME program at congressional hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - November 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference, known as the united voice for housing, today commended the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s announcement of proposed rules to strengthen oversight o...
NHC joins supporters of HOME program at congressional hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - November 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference, known as the united voice for housing, voiced strong support for the HOME Investment Partnerships program, which is under scrutiny by the House Subcommittee on Ins...
National Housing Conference taps Jeanne Engel as interim leader
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference announced this week that Jeanne Engel will serve as its interim president and CEO. Engel’s appointment follows the Sept. 23 announcement of former CEO Maureen ...
National Housing Conference offers guidelines to dispose of government-owned real estate
WASHINGTON, DC - September 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Stabilization Task Force has released a seven-point response to a request for information from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development on how to dispose of the inventory of more than 92,000 homes the Federal Housing Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now own in the wake of the darkest days of the foreclosure crisis. The sign-on letter outlines seven principles designed to help ensure that as taxpayer-backed lenders determine the best course to reduce their real estate owned (REO) inventory, policies that promote stable neighborhoods and a strong housing finance system are implemented.
FORECLOSURE-RESPONSE.ORG TEAM TO RELEASE LATEST DATA ON SERIOUS MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY AND FORECLOSURE RATES FOR...
August 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, The Foreclosure-Response.org team—the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Urban Institute and the Center for Housing Policy—will release the newest data on and analysis of seriously delinquent mortgages for all 366 U.S. metro areas as of March 2011.
National Association of REALTORS® and National Housing Conference join to address workforce housing issues...
BOSTON, MA - July 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boston area is bucking a national trend of falling home prices, meaning many metro residents cannot afford to live in the communities they serve. Solving this issue tops the agenda at a regional forum on Thursday, July 28, in Boston. The Bring Workers Home forum, sponsored by the National Housing Conference (NHC) and National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) brings together national, state, and local leaders to explore the issues and identify effective housing strategies.
AMONG NEW HIRES, INCOMES THAT COVER HOUSING COSTS REMAIN ELUSIVE
WASHINGTON, DC - July 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In the midst of a slow recovery from a prolonged recession, home prices have dropped and some employers are slowly starting to hire. Yet workers in many newly filled jobs still may not be able to afford housing at the wages currently being offered. The latest edition of the Paycheck to Paycheck database from the Center for Housing Policy (the Center) reveals the gap between wages and the costs of housing, both rental and owned, in more than 200 U.S. metro areas for workers in 72 occupations.
GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITION LAUNCHES FORUM SERIES
WASHINGTON, DC - July 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Green Affordable Housing Coalition kicks off its first forum Wednesday, July 20, convening experts in housing preservation, finance, and green retrofits for a discussion on how to address challenges and barriers to finding the financial support needed to “green” existing affordable housing. Key issues to be discussed include what green retrofit financing sources are available now, what financing sources are still needed, and what roadblocks could interfere with much-needed green retrofits of multifamily affordable housing.
CENTER FOR HOUSING POLICY DIRECTOR JEFFREY LUBELL LAUNCHES MONTHLY COLUMN
WASHINGTON, DC - July 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Center for Housing Policy launches a new column this month by Executive Director Jeffrey Lubell. The monthly column, Moving Forward, offers perspectives on the government role in housing and on broader housing market trends likely to shape future housing policy. The column will publish to the National Housing Conference’s Open House Blog, where the first installment is available now
Mortgage finance: Congressman announces reform bill At Policy Summit
WASHINGTON, DC - June 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Gary Miller (R-CA) today announced plans to introduce a bill to reform the nation’s mortgage finance system during a policy summit convened by the National Housing Conference (NHC). About 200 people attended the event at the Columbus Club in Washington, D.C., where Miller offered views on the importance of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) in providing access to credit for Americans.
NATIONAL HOUSING CONFERENCE HONORS TWO OF HOUSING’S GREATS
Washington, DC - June 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than 800 of the who’s who of the housing industry will gather at the historic National Building Museum to honor two people who have dedicated their lives to meeting America’s affordable housing needs. Nic Retsinas, a Harvard Business School professor who has spent his life in public service in the housing arena, and Sister Lillian Murphy, CEO of Mercy Housing—one of the nation’s largest nonprofits—agreed that while the budget for providing housing help may be shrinking, the need is growing.
NATIONAL HOUSING CONFERENCE CONVENES POLICY HEAVYWEIGHTS TO DEBATE THE FUTURE OF HOUSING FINANCE
Washington, DC - June 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the country struggles economically, the future shape of the mortgage finance system remains a central question, as do questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and role of government in general. The question of how most Americans will finance their housing choices in a post-bubble world hangs in the balance. To consider the choices and help chart a course forward, the National Housing Conference (NHC) will host its annual Policy Summit on mortgage finance reform Friday, June 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Columbus Club in Union Station. The event is open to members of the media.
New Center for Housing Policy Report Links Housing Affordability, Residential Stability and Child Outcomes
Washington, DC - April 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Researchers have long understood that residential stability plays an important role in healthy child development. Less well understood, however is the role of housing affordability in promoting or undermining this stability—an issue of particular relevance given the sharp rise in foreclosures in recent years. Research commissioned and analyzed in a new report by the Center for Housing Policy, the research affiliate of the National Housing Conference, sheds light on this important issue affecting child development.
ANNUAL STUDY REPORTS A DECREASE IN HOUSING AFFORDABILITY FOR AMERICA’S WORKING HOUSEHOLDS
Washington, DC - February 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) --Although home values have continued to fall over the past few years, housing affordability has significantly decreased for working owners and renters, according to an annual report released by the Center for Housing Policy, the research affiliate of the National Housing Conference. The report, titled Housing Landscape 2011, provides an in-depth look at housing affordability trends for working households between 2008 and 2009 focusing on the effects of employment, income and housing costs
Foreclosure-Response.org Team Releases Latest Data on Serious Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates for All 366...
Washington, DC - February 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The three co-creators of Foreclosure-Response.org – the Urban Institute, the Center for Housing Policy, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) – have compiled and released the newest data on seriously delinquent mortgages for all 366 U.S. metro areas.
NYHC/NHC Host 37th Annual Awards Luncheon; Honors William Frey With Clara Fox Award for...
New York, NY - December 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York Housing Conference (NYHC) and the National Housing Conference (NHC) hosted the 37th Annual Awards Luncheon, one of the largest gatherings of housing professionals in the nation, today, Thursday, December 9, 2010, at the Hilton New York in Manhattan.
Foreclosure-Response.org Team Releases Latest Data on Serious Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates for All 366...
Washington, DC - December 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The three co-creators of Foreclosure-Response.org – Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Urban Institute, and the Center for Housing Policy – have compiled and released new data on seriously delinquent mortgages for all 366 U.S. metro areas. “Seriously delinquent” mortgages are those that are delinquent 90 days or more or are in the foreclosure process. Homeowners experiencing serious delinquency are at substantial risk of losing their homes.
NHC Welcomes Mary Hanlon as the New Vice President of Policy and Advocacy
Washington, DC - October 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference (NHC) has chosen Mary Hanlon for the newly created position of 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
NHC Urges Policymakers to Strengthen the Nation’s Multifamily Housing Finance System
Washington, DC - October 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference (NHC) today issued a policy statement underscoring the importance of the nation’s multifamily housing finance system. “As Congress debates the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, we urge them to ensure that Americans will continue to have a strong and stable supply of multifamily rental housing,” stated NHC President and CEO Maureen Friar. “Multifamily housing finance must be addressed directly and separately from single family finance,” she added. “That is the only way to ensure that renters have an adequate supply of multifamily properties with affordable rents.”
Sharp Increase in Seriously Delinquent Mortgages in 100 Largest Metro Areas Suggest More Foreclosures...
Washington, DC - October 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- 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. “Seriously delinquent” mortgages are those that are delinquent 90 days or more or are in the foreclosure process. An analysis of these data for the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas reveals a 32 percent increase over a one-year period in the share of mortgages that are seriously delinquent. In March 2010, more than one in ten mortgages (10.2 percent) in the 100 largest metropolitan areas was seriously delinquent – up from one in 13 mortgages (7.7 percent) in March 2009
National Housing Conference Partners with Newly Formed Young Leaders Network
Washington, DC - September 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference (NHC) announces a partnership with the newly formed Young Leaders in Affordable Housing —a dynamic network for students and professionals under 35 years of age focused on providing professional development and leadership opportunities for its members in the affordable housing field.
National Housing Conference and the Center for Housing Policy Appoint Ross as Chief Operating...
Washington, DC - September 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference (NHC) and Center for Housing Policy (Center) today announced the appointment of Lynn M. Ross to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer for NHC and the Center. Ross will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the two related organizations and helping to ensure their operations are well coordinated
NHC Launches New Communications Network In A Continuing Effort To Raise Affordable Housing To...
Washington, DC - September 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The inaugural event of National Housing Conference’s (NHC) Housing Communications Network will be held today in Washington, DC. The network of housing policymakers and communications professionals is designed to promote affordable housing as a positive force in American communities and raise it to a first-tier issue on the national agenda.
