In this 90-minute Shelterforce webinar, we direct Shelterforce’s national housing and community economic development lens to the Big Apple. In November 2025, the nation’s largest city, home to over 8.5 million people, elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its mayor, capturing the imagination of millions not just in New York City, but across the nation. […]
A low or unexpected appraisal can quickly put a home purchase at risk and leave buyers unsure of what to do next. This practical webinar will help housing counselors better understand appraisal-related challenges, recognize the options available to clients, and provide effective guidance when an appraisal becomes a barrier to closing. Through real-world examples, participants […]
Strengthen your rental counseling skills with this practical 90-minute webinar designed to help housing counselors support renters facing affordability concerns, lease issues, disputes, fair housing concerns, and potential eviction. Participants will explore HUD expectations and National Industry Standards, learn how to assess rental challenges, develop effective action plans, and recognize when legal or community referrals […]
Homeownership is just the beginning of building long-term financial security. Join us for an interactive webinar exploring how housing counselors can help homeowners sustain homeownership, strengthen financial resilience, and build lasting wealth. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing housing expenses, building savings, making informed decisions about home equity, and planning for future financial needs. […]
Navigating today's housing market requires more than standard financial preparation, it demands resilience against economic headwinds and market volatility. This webinar provides housing counselors with actionable counseling strategies, risk-management frameworks, and HUD 7610.1-compliant tools to guide clients from initial hesitation to confident homeownership. Participants will explore techniques for evaluating client readiness, managing market anxiety, decoding […]
A notice can bring a household to a housing counselor in a moment of uncertainty. What should happen next? This interactive, 90-minute webinar gives counselors a practical framework for helping renters and homeowners identify urgent facts, clarify household goals, explore appropriate options, and connect with qualified help. Through five fictional household cases, participants will practice […]
Strengthen your rental counseling skills with this practical 90-minute webinar designed to help housing counselors support renters facing affordability concerns, lease issues, disputes, fair housing concerns, and potential eviction. Participants will explore HUD expectations and National Industry Standards, learn how to assess rental challenges, develop effective action plans, and recognize when legal or community referrals […]
Join NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol on January 21, 2027, at the 2027 Community Reinvestment Forum in Orange, California! Jesse will speak about the importance of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) as we mark its 50th anniversary and reflect on its role in supporting affordable housing and community investment. Hosted by the Affordable […]
