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Rep. Watt Can Save the American Dream

Change is coming to the most important government agency, one which most Americans have never heard …

Posted by Alan Jenkins on 22 May 13

May 13  ·  Industry News »

Wayne Meyer receives “Champion of Change” award from White House

The White House honored 5 NJ residents and organizations that responded to help victims of Hurricane Sandy last month. more

May 13  ·  Industry News »

ESOP Announces New Executive Director

Roslyn Quarto will replace Mark Seifert as executive director of Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People (ESOP). more

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Shared Equity Homeownership

The Changing Landscape of Resale-Restricted, Owner-Occupied Housing

As the housing crisis worsens, putting the American Dream out of reach for millions, communities around the country are turning to shared equity homeownership—limited equity coops, community land trusts and inclusionary units—to redefine the housing ladder. This breakthrough study examines the benefits of these models within a sectoral framework; a third sector housing strategy. Support for this study was provided by the Ford and Surdna foundations.

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Reconnecting Jobs and Housing

National community development leaders discuss making the case for housing in a "jobs above all else" political environment.