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.
 

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Finally! Relief for Latino Homeowners

Nearly a year and a half after news broke of widespread wrongful foreclosures at the hands …

Posted by Janis Bowdler on 10 Feb 12
$25B Foreclosure Settlement Lays Groundwork to “Fix a Broken System”
Posted 9 Feb 12
AGs Inch Closer to Foreclosure Deal
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February 10  ·  Resources »

Multifamily Foreclosures and Over-Mortgaging in NYC

Over-mortgaged and foreclosed multifamily buildings increase the risk of deterioration of nearby buildings and raise costs for private owners and New York City in the form of additional Emergency Repair Program (ERP) expenditures, according to a study from Citizens Housing & Planning Council. more

February 10  ·  Resources »

Measuring Outcomes of Financial Capability Programs: Tools for Practitioners

A compilation of outcome indicators and data collection tools to gauge the impacts of a range of financial capability coaching, counseling, training, and technical assistance initiatives on the lives of individuals and families. From Success Measures at NeighborWorks America more

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Managing Neighborhood Change

A Framework for Sustainable and Equitable Revitalization

Tracking neighborhood change is hindered not only by lack of information and resources, but also by complicated data and measurements problems. Making connections between a neighborhood’s market dynamics and tools that can most effectively build market strength is often a hit or miss process. This report presents a strategic framework that can help practitioners and policy-makers foster sustainable and equitable neighborhood revitalization, building on solid market demand while ensuring that the neighborhood’s lower income households will benefit from the changes that have taken place.

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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.