Today, affordable quality housing is often out of reach. Standard remedies tend to focus on tweaking regulations, zoning, and public subsidies. But what if systemic shifts are needed? That is a central claim of solidarity economy advocates. In this 90-minute Shelterforce webinar, panelists will outline what a solidarity economy is and what its principles are […]
Join this three-day virtual course designed to help housing counselors build the math and analytical skills needed to meet HUD standards. Through interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and live problem-solving, you’ll learn how to perform accurate financial analyses, calculate affordability, and assess client readiness across rental, pre-purchase, and foreclosure prevention situations. In just 9 hours, you’ll […]
Opportunity Zones 2.0 (OZ 2.0) is an updated federal investment incentive program created under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It provides tax benefits to encourage private investment in low-income census tracts. OZ 2.0 will shape the community investment landscape for the next decade. The process is competitive and time-sensitive. Members who act […]
Navigating evolving servicing rules and complex financial challenges requires sharp, practical skills. This 90-minute workshop equips housing counselors to confidently guide homeowners from early delinquency through foreclosure, with a focus on assessing hardship, determining affordability, and identifying the best retention or exit strategies. Through interactive case studies and scam-avoidance exercises, participants will strengthen their ability […]
Join us for a comprehensive, three-day Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling training designed to prepare you to earn your HECM Counseling Certification. This course deepens your understanding of HECM and builds the skills needed to conduct effective, compliant counseling sessions. Through clear instruction and real-world examples, participants will gain a thorough understanding of HUD's […]
Discover how to build a professional, fully functional website without writing a single line of code. This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization and integrating essential features to showcase their business […]
Learn how to get your small business noticed by the media to build credibility, attract customers and grow your brand. This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention […]
Explore the AI tools and strategies that successful small businesses are using to improve marketing efficiency and results. This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation, social media management, email marketing, customer engagement and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time, reach the right audience and make data-driven marketing […]
Learn how to create a simple, automated sales funnel that turns prospects into paying customers. This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to streamline sales, save time and […]
