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
http://www.nhc.org/
February 19, 2010 Posted by NHC
Washington, DC - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Maureen Friar has been named president and CEO of the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC), the United Voice for Housing. A recognized and respected industry expert, Friar has established a distinguished and successful career in the housing field, as well as in building a strong and engaged membership organization.
February 5, 2010 Posted by NHC
Washington, DC - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — This week the Obama Administration released its FY 2011 budget proposal, which combines economic discipline with vital support for affordable housing in communities nationwide.
December 17, 2009 Posted by NHC
Latest U.S. Housing Trends Reveal That Affordability Challenges Grow, Situation Likely to Get Worse Due to High Unemployment. Washington, DC - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — While the U.S. foreclosure crisis has resulted in a historic drop in home prices, a new Center for Housing Policy report released today reveals that housing affordability has actually worsened for America’s families. The report, entitled Housing Affordability Trends for Working Households, examines the relative affordability of housing for low- and moderate-income working owners and renters between 2005 and 2008. The report’s analysis finds that the share of working owners with a severe housing cost burden – that is, the share of households spending more than half their income on housing – rose from 18 to 20 percent during the three-year period studied. The share of working renters spending more than half their income on housing stayed essentially the same between 2005 and 2008 at approximately 22 percent.
December 15, 2009 Posted by NHC
WASHINGTON, DC - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commerce Secretary Gary Locke commends the European Union and 16 of its members for today ratifying the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (collectively, the “WIPO Internet Treaties”). With yesterday’s event, the European Union and all 27 European Union member states have ratified the WIPO Internet Treaties. These treaties provide U.S. rights-holders doing business in the European Union increased protection, and thereby enable U.S. businesses to grow, secure investment and create jobs.
November 19, 2009 Posted by NHC
November 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — “We applaud Goldman Sachs for the launch of their new ‘10,000 Small Businesses’ initiative – a $500 million investment in jobs and economic development nationwide. Rising unemployment is fueling the current foreclosure crisis, devastating American families and communities. Small businesses employ more than half of U.S. workers and play an integral role in economic growth. Yet, only half of small businesses survive the first five years.
November 13, 2009 Posted by NHC
November 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — “FHA’s annual audit released today confirms that with $31 billion in total reserves the agency will not need to seek support from the American taxpayer under even some of the most extreme economic scenarios. Experts also emphasized that the toll the housing crisis has taken on FHA’s reserves illustrates the agency’s pivotal role in the housing recovery
October 8, 2009 Posted by NHC
Washington, DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NHC is currently accepting submissions from member partners for its new “Pioneering Housing Strategies” Award.
September 9, 2009 Posted by NHC
WASHINGTON, DC - September 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — “Bold, strong actions are needed to repair the present, broken-down U.S. mortgage market and the soaring rates of home foreclosures. NHC, the nation’s oldest affordable housing advocacy organization, has originated that require action by the Administration and Congress. The principles were commissioned by NHC with input from an industry-wide taskforce in order to assess the dire condition of housing finance as well as its potential.
July 27, 2009 Posted by NHC
Nissenbaum’s Priorities Include Supporting NHC’s Commitment to Addressing the Housing Crisis Through a Range of Solutions, and Raising the Organization’s Visibility by Strengthening Every Aspect of its Operations. Washington, DC - July 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Dan Nissenbaum, a widely-respected affordable housing expert, was recently elected chairman of the National Housing Conference (NHC), the United Voice for Housing. He has developed a keen knowledge of community development and housing issues over his 20 years in the industry. Nissenbaum is the chief operating officer for the Urban Investment Group (UIG), a division of Goldman Sachs Bank USA, where he manages community development lending and investing programs. As chairman of NHC, Nissenbaum was preceded by Helen Kanovsky, who moved to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve as general counsel.
June 16, 2009 Posted by NHC
Prepared in Response to the Administration’s New “Livability Principles” Focused on Cooperatively Addressing Housing, Transportation, Environmental and Energy Concerns. June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — “Today’s joint hearing held by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson underscores the Administration’s clear commitment to developing comprehensive plans for communities that will cooperatively address the nation’s extensive housing, transportation, environmental and energy concerns
