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June/July 2008
HOP Awards Grants
Thirteen state and local associations were recently awarded a total of $39,500, from the Housing Opportunity Fund. The Fund provides supports a wide range of housing opportunity programs with grants of up to $5,000. To be considered, programs should support the mission of the NAR Housing Opportunity Program of positioning REALTORS® as leaders in creating housing opportunities. Grants are awarded twice a year to state and local associations (individual REALTORS® are not eligible to apply). The next funding cycle will be October 2008. Winning programs from the most recent cycle include the creation of a financial education classes for potential home buyers, a regional home ownership summit, an affordable housing certification for REALTORS®, and more. If you would like more information on how your state or local association can apply for a grant, contact Wendy Penn at wpenn@realtors.org.
Employer-Assisted Housing Conference
October 6, 2008, Chicago, IL
This one-day conference is designed to educate and raise awareness of Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH). The conference will provide case studies, models of successful EAH program and a forum for REALTORS®, housing organizations, employers, and human resources and employee benefits professionals to connect, discuss EAH programs and find opportunities to work together. Register today!
Home From Work™ Train the Trainer
NAR will host Train The Trainer classes in Home From Work™ November 9, 2008 in Orlando, FL. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Trainer for the Home From Work™, complete an application. As a certified trainer you can train fellow members on how to use the Home From Work™ program and will be listed as a trainer on Realtor.org. Classes are limited to 14 and the application process is competitive. For more information please email Rodney Tucker, or call 202-383-01166.
Sponsor a Home From Work™ Class
Rising housing costs create problems for people who can't afford to live close to their jobs. The Home From Work™ program encourages REALTORS® to become advocates for expanding housing opportunities. Specifically, the program teaches REALTORS® how to effectively promote workforce housing initiatives at the grassroots level and to work with public and private-sector employers to establish an employer assisted housing (EAH) benefit. Your association or office can sponsor a training class. To become a sponsor, complete a sponsorship agreement and a sponsor request form and return to Rodney Tucker. For more information contact Rodney Tucker at RTucker@realtor.org or call 202-383-01166.
Housing Resources
National Housing Conference
The Center for Housing Policy and National Housing Conference are pleased to announce the release of a new compilation of up to date information on state and local policies to prevent foreclosures and help stabilize affected owners and renters. For more information please email Rodney Tucker, or call 202-383-01166.
USA Today (Washington, DC)
Washington, DC 06/26/2008
"Mortgage problem? Here's help "
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USA Today (Washington, DC)
Washington, DC 06/26/2008
"Homeowners fight for their mortgage rights"
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Wall Street Journal
Internet 06/26/2008
"HUD Chief Is Optimistic on Housing Accord"
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If you would like more information about the Housing Opportunity Program please contact us at housingopportunity@realtors.org
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