Press Releases

In order to get a leg up on the home buying competition, NeighborWorks recommends consumers follow three simple rules to help make home buying go smoothly.

At a time when communities need resources most, hundreds of communities across the nation will receive a much-needed affordable housing and economic development boost from NeighborWorks America.

As we approach National Consumer Protection Week March 6-12, renters nationwide must protect themselves as consumers and make informed decisions. According to NeighborWorks America, following six tips can make renting a lot easier and less stressful for many.

A $2.8 million boost is coming to the Atlanta economy when more than 1,800 community development professionals from around the country convene in the city for the NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) Feb. 22-26.

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Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government has been selected to partner with NeighborWorks America once again on the NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program.  Applications now are being accepted for the 18-month program, during which nonprofit leaders tackle the most important organizational challenges that, when met, will position their organizations to thrive and better serve their communities.

With the supply of affordable rental housing declining throughout the U.S., NeighborWorks America reported that its network of local non-profit builders invested more than $1.9 billion into the development and preservation – through construction, rehabilitation, refinance, and purchase of new and existing apartments – of affordable rental homes for low- and moderate-income households. NeighborWorks organizations invested more than $710 million specifically into the construction of new affordable rental homes.