California is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis, necessitating 1.2 million affordable homes. To combat this, they’ve adopted various policies, including density bonuses, zoning reform, and streamlined construction processes.
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A divided society can never be a harmonious one — so what can we do to fight segregation in our communities?
These bills are an opportunity for congressional leadership to show that both parties view affordable housing as a national priority.
(Download) May 30, 2023 April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex B) Washington, DC 20580 Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G St. NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: FTC-2023-0024-0033 Dear Secretary Tabor and Director Chopra: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates the
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A critical set of affordable housing policy tools is getting restored. Here’s what NCRC President & CEO Jesse Van Tol had to say about the news:
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The complaint alleges that a Black landlord providing affordable housing in Cincinnati lost a key opportunity to refinance due to appraisal bias.
Economic justice advocates face off against huge and pervasive forces every day in working to build a better world. The enormity of that history can feel overwhelming, especially when assessing national-level data about the problems that National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) members work every day to cure. It can help to drill down to a
Mayor Randall Woodfin and NCRC Board Chair, Catherine Crosby discuss neighborhood revitalization and developing programs that reduce homeownership and affordable housing barriers in their communities. Moderator: Ed Gorman, Chief Community Development Officer, NCRC Speakers: Catherine Crosby, Board Chair, NCRC, Mayor Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham Transcript: NCRC video transcripts are produced by a third-party transcription service
Over the last 50 years, there has been little bridging of the Black/White homeownership divide. During this time of higher interest rates and a higher cost of housing, what can be done to significantly advance Black homeownership and access to affordable housing? We heard from a panel of experts on the type of radical changes needed and practical ways to move us in that direction.
The scale of our nation’s inventory crisis demands much more aggressive thinking about sustainable homeownership development.
The NCRC Housing Rehab Fund, LLC (NCRC HRF), known as GROWTH by NCRC, broke ground on 12 lots dedicated to new construction in Parma Heights, Ohio. GROWTH is partnering with Cleveland Custom Homes (CCH) to build the project.
The package addresses affordable housing supply and helps answer the racial equity challenge prioritized by the Biden administration.Â
This is a pivotal moment for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for the mission in their charters, and the role they can and must play in facilitating access to affordable housing and affordable mortgage credit for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, for families and communities of color and rural communities.
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress and described an ambitious plan to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure and expand our commitment to childcare, early childhood education and college.
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Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Marcia L. Fudge as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NCRC Applauds Confirmation of Marcia L. Fudge to Head of HUD Read More »
