Housing

Worse Than a Tornado: Neighborhood Stabilization Amid the Foreclosure Crisis

NHI’s David Sailer appeared in the February 2009 issue of Planning magazine to address “the insidious destruction of entire neighborhoods now goes largely unnoticed.” With few exceptions, he says, “we […]

NHI’s David Sailer appeared in the February 2009 issue of Planning magazine to address “the insidious destruction of entire neighborhoods now goes largely unnoticed.” With few exceptions, he says, “we allow thousands of properties to be abandoned or sent into legal limbo,” while encouraging the development of new housing. Sailer calls for implementation of a system that will allow organizations with a long-term commitment to local neighborhoods to acquire large numbers of scattered-site, bank-owned properties. Click here to download the PDF file.

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    We chat with Housing Narrative Lab's Marisol Bello about the general election and how housing advocates can better tell their stories, no matter the outcome of the election.

  • Co-op Ownership of Mobile Home Communities, A Webinar

    November 1, 2024

    There's a growing number of manufactured housing owners who are joining together to buy their mobile home parks. We chat with residents, advocates, and technical assistance providers about the ins and outs of buying land together.

  • Elderly male voter with bulletin in hands comes to voting booth. Photo Multicultural American citizens come to vote in polling station.

    Housing on the Ballot

    October 31, 2024

    We’ve tracked down almost three dozen housing-related ballot measures that will be up for vote on Nov. 5. With billions at stake, those measures could be a boon—or a bust—for affordable housing efforts across the U.S.