The National Housing Insitute supports the individuals and organizations that work to create healthy and thriving communities. NHI is at the intersection of theory, practice and policy in commununity development. We support the field through our quarterly magazine, Shelterforce, as well as through research, convenings, and our community development blog, Rooflines.

January 20  ·  Industry News »

The Century Foundation Names Five New Fellows

Daniel Albert, the founding managing partner of the investment bank Westwood Capital, LLC, who has written extensively about the economic challenges in the United States, is one of five new fellows at The Century Foundation. more

January 20  ·  NHI News »

Can Lease Purchase Save Us?

“Can Lease Purchase Save Us?,” a webinar sponsored by NHI/Shelterforce and NeighborWorks America, explored critical elements in implementing a successful lease purchase program at a time when developers struggle to find buyers for rehabbed affordable homes. more

• January 5 Davies Takes the Helm at the Kirwan Institute
• December 22 Bipartisan Policy Center Appoints Housing Commissioners
• November 1 Furman Center Director Takes on New Role at HUD

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• 15 Mar

  New Jersey Citizen Action Train-the-Trainer Session

  National Newark Building  ·  Newark, NJ

• 4 Apr

  The Ohio Properties Redevelopment Institute

  Hyatt Regency  ·  Columbus, Ohio

RESEARCH »

Toes in the Water

Nonprofit Community Development Real-Estate and Mortgage Brokerage Programs

NHI’s latest research report identifies state regulatory obstacles and assesses the future of a new direction in promoting homeownership

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Shelterforce Interview: Shelley Poticha

Shelterforce speaks with Shelley Poticha, director of HUD's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, about implementing sustainable policy at the federal level while encouraging local innovation, keeping down the cost of green housing, and effecting change while dealing with federal government bureaucracy.