National Housing Conference

10/07/2026

A good job is no longer enough to guarantee access to homeownership.

NHC’s second annual Priced Out: When a Good Job Isn’t Enough report finds that in 2025, workers could afford a typically priced home in just 14% of the occupation–metro combinations analyzed.

The findings show how dramatically housing affordability has shifted:

🏠 Affordable homeownership combinations fell from 32,794 in 2020 to just 12,189 in 2025.

🔑 Nearly half of occupation–metro combinations could not afford a two-bedroom rental in 2025.

💰 193 metro areas now require an annual salary above $100,000 to afford a typically priced home—up from just 30 in 2019.

Explore the findings and see what housing affordability looks like for workers across the country:

10/02/2026

Where is the housing market headed—and what does it mean for the organizations working to expand housing affordability and supply?

At NHC’s Solutions for Affordable Housing convening on December 8th in Washington, DC, The State of the Housing Market: What Comes Next? panel will bring together leaders from across the housing industry to explore today’s market conditions and policy environment.

Panelists representing homebuilding, multifamily housing, mortgage finance, and affordable homeownership will discuss the challenges shaping the housing market and opportunities for progress.

Early bird pricing ends next week! Don't miss out: https://cvent.me/NAg9qR

09/28/2026

Join NHC and NeighborWorks® America for a conversation on the power of volunteerism to strengthen housing organizations and the communities they serve.

Hear from panelists about strategies for building effective volunteer programs, engaging residents and community leaders, and connecting volunteer service to broader community goals.

The discussion will explore volunteer recruitment, resident leadership, community partnerships, program development, and more.

Register today and join the conversation: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JFT3N7k2T0G1rDn4mE7APg #/registration

09/22/2026

🎙️ New episode of Beyond Four Walls!

NHC sits down with Bryan Greene, Vice President of Policy Advocacy at the National Association of REALTORS®, for a wide-ranging conversation on housing, policy, and the experiences that have shaped his career.

They discuss fair housing, housing supply and affordability, implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, assumable mortgages, and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Plus, hear how Bryan’s research into the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival led to his involvement in the Academy Award-winning documentary Summer of Soul.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation:

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Bryan Greene, Vice President of Policy Advocacy at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and a longtime housing leader whose career has spanned government…

09/17/2026

It’s not too early to register for the housing conference of the year! Secure your spot for Solutions for Affordable Housing before it’s too late.

This convening brings together policymakers, lenders, developers, advocates, researchers, housing providers, and other stakeholders to identify tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions to move housing policy and practice forward.

Throughout the day, leading voices from across the housing industry will explore the economic, policy, and market forces shaping our collective work in the year ahead.

Register today and join the conversation: https://web.cvent.com/event/3bbe33d9-26f0-45ef-a0ea-429125bbfabc/websitePage:0b184153-7706-4c36-8a28-7e204a067b3e

09/10/2026

Effective legislation requires effective implementation.

“The passage of ROAD was a triumph of pragmatism. Its implementation must now become a triumph of ex*****on. By working together from the outset, government and the housing community can ensure that this landmark law delivers on its promise. If we get this right, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become a road to opportunity — not a road to nowhere.”

In a recent HousingWire op-ed, NHC President and CEO David Dworkin highlights the importance of effective implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and the role collaboration can play in ensuring the law delivers on its promise.

Read the full op-ed:

With 50-plus provisions needing HUD rules, delays could mirror 2016 HOTMA, which took 7 years for final regulation.

09/07/2026

What if capitalism could create more opportunity for everyone, not just a few?

In Part 2, Roy Swan, head of the Ford Foundation’s Mission Investments team, returns to explore the future of capitalism, philanthropy, and impact investing.

They discuss AI, racial equity, systems change, and what it means to move from a zero-sum mindset toward a positive-sum approach that can expand opportunity and build shared prosperity.

Drawing on his new book, Positive Sum: How Zero-Sum Thinking Broke Capitalism—and How We Can Fix It, Swan offers a fresh perspective on how we can rethink capital and financial systems.

🎧 Listen to Part 2 now: https://nhc.org/a-two-part-conversation-with-ford-foundations-roy-swan-building-financial-systems-that-create-shared-value-2/

08/31/2026

🎙️ New episode of !

We’re kicking off a special two-part conversation with Roy Swan, head of the Ford Foundation’s Mission Investments team, where he oversees approximately $1.35 billion in impact investments focused on advancing social justice and addressing inequality.

Swan joins NHC President & CEO David Dworkin to reflect on the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, purpose, and investing—from helping drive Harlem’s economic revitalization to overseeing more than $13 billion in community development investments at Morgan Stanley.

They also discuss Swan’s new book, Positive Sum: How Zero-Sum Thinking Broke Capitalism—and How We Can Fix It, and how moving beyond zero-sum thinking can expand opportunity and create shared prosperity.

🎧 Listen to Part 1: https://nhc.org/a-two-part-conversation-with-ford-foundations-roy-swan-building-financial-systems-that-create-shared-value/

08/21/2026

Early Bird Registration for is now OPEN! 🎉

Mark your calendars for December 8 and join NHC at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for Solutions for Affordable Housing!

Bring your ideas, your questions, and your housing network. Connect with leaders across government, philanthropy, nonprofits, development, lending, and more as we tackle the biggest housing challenges and focus on solutions that are tangible, impactful, and achievable.

🎟️ Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing!

Join the National Housing Conference on December 8 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for our annual Solutions for Affordable Housing convening. This premier event brings together leaders from across the affordable housing ecosystem, including government, philanthropy, nonprofit organiz...

08/18/2026

🎙️ New Episode: The Future of Housing with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria

This week, NHC sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, to discuss how San Diego is tackling the housing affordability crisis.

Mayor Gloria shares how the city has nearly doubled its annual housing production, the policies and leadership strategies behind that progress, and why streamlined permitting and durable, bipartisan policymaking are essential to addressing the nation’s housing shortage.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode and hear what local leaders can do to make housing more affordable for future generations: https://nhc.org/mayor-todd-gloria-on-building-more-housing-and-improving-affordability/