The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) is the only national event dedicated to tackling vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties and advancing community revitalization. Since 2007, RVP has brought together more than 1,000 leaders from local governments, nonprofits, land banks, philanthropy, real estate, and community organizations to share bold ideas and proven strategies. At RVP 2026 […]
Heirs Property Can Be Complicated. Your Counseling Doesn’t Have to Be. Join us for this webinar to gain practical, client-focused tools to help navigate one of the most challenging housing and property issues facing families today. This hands-on session will help you better understand heirs property, recognize potential issues, and confidently support clients as they […]
This 90-minute advanced continuing education webinar is designed to equip experienced HECM counselors with practical strategies for navigating complex borrower circumstances and strengthening client-centered counseling. Participants will explore advanced assessment techniques, HECM decision-making, alternatives analysis, long-term financial and housing considerations, complex household scenarios, counselor boundaries, documentation, and risk management.
Taxes can significantly impact a client’s financial situation, but tax rules can be confusing. This webinar provides housing counselors with a practical overview of common federal income tax topics that may arise during counseling sessions. Participants will review filing statuses, dependents, tax brackets, deductions and credits, self-employment income, and common tax situations that can affect […]
Rural America is defined not by a single story, but by resilience, innovation and deep-rooted community assets. This year’s Investing in Rural America Conference, themed "The Strength of Rural Places," highlights the people, institutions and local strategies that power rural economies and sustain long-term prosperity. By centering the unique assets of rural places, the conference […]
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plays a critical role in building stronger communities. It encourages depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operations. This session will open with a brief overview of CRA. From there, we will […]
Preparing for the HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam requires more than memorizing information. HUD Certification Ready is a live, instructor-led five-day intensive designed to help housing professionals understand the concepts tested on the exam, apply them to realistic counseling situations, and develop the confidence and strategy needed to approach the exam successfully. Throughout the week, participants […]
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 […]
Resilient City Expo is the leading platform dedicated to strengthening the built environment against the challenges of tomorrow. Bringing together construction leaders, material innovators, infrastructure specialists, architects and engineers, Resilient City Expo is the hub for exploring how urban development can withstand natural disasters, climate change, and evolving community needs. Whether you’re involved in large-scale […]
Housing counselors are often the first to hear when clients encounter questionable lending practices, potential discrimination, or mortgage fraud. Fair Lending Frontlines is an interactive workshop designed to help counselors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately, and better protect the consumers they serve. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, participants will explore fair lending protections, common […]
Join NCRC's Chief of Community Engagement and Institutional Accountability Michele Perez and Senior Policy Advisor Kevin Hill at two sessions during the Opportunity Finance Network's (OFN) annual conference. Perez will moderate the panel, "Diversified Capital Sources: Access for Rural and Tribal Communities," Wednesday, October 21 at 11 am - 12:15 pm CT, Rhythms III, 2nd floor at […]
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. […]
