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Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing
Hosted by National Housing Conference · EN
Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing" is brought to you by the National Housing Conference (NHC), the nation's oldest and broadest coalition of affordable housing leaders in America. During our podcast, we will delve deep into America's pressing housing issues and get to know some of the people that have devoted their lives to seeking tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions. To learn more about NHC and become a member visit nhc.org. Be sure to like this podcast so you don't miss new episodes!
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Ending Homelessness: Successful Strategies for Sustainable Results
Feb 200:43:42Tap to summarizeOn December 3, the National Housing Conference hosted its Solutions for Affordable Housing convening at the National Press Club. The event brought together policymakers and affordable housing stakeholders to discuss tangible, impactful, and achievable actions to address the nation's most critical housing policy challenges. In today's episode, we revisit the panel, "Ending Homelessness: Successful Strategies for Sustainable Results," featuring a discussion on the evolving dialogue on homelessness. Panelists share insights on what's working, where gaps remain, and how stronger alignment across systems can lead to more effective, sustainable support for individuals and families facing homelessness. Panelists included Kathryn Monet, CEO of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans; Tramecia Garner, Executive Director of Swords to Plowshares; Neal Rackleff, Executive VP and COO of the Houston Housing Authority; and Julia Lightfoot, Executive Director for Clean and Sober Streets.
Transcribe →Data and AI's role in housing with Cotality's President and CEO Patrick Dodd
Jul 8, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, we welcome Patrick Dodd, President and CEO of Cotality, formerly known as CoreLogic. Cotality uses real-time property data and insights to help agents, lenders, insurers, and innovators uncover risks, seize opportunities, and drive meaningful impact across the property ecosystem. Dodd joins NHC President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss how Cotality is redefining its role in the housing ecosystem and addressing today's housing trends—from the impact of rising interest rates and insurance costs to how AI is reshaping the property and housing industry, and what it all means for younger generations striving to achieve homeownership.
Transcribe →Michael Novogradac talks housing tax incentives and Opportunity Zones
Jun 16, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, we welcome Michael Novogradac, Managing Partner of Novogradac, a national professional services firm with deep expertise in tax policy, affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and opportunity zones. He is a recognized voice in national policy discussions, having testified before Congress and contributed insights to agencies like the U.S. Treasury and the IRS. His commentary is regularly featured in major outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Politico, CNBC, and NPR. Novogradac joins NHC President and CEO David Dworkin to explore the current state and future outlook of housing and community development tax incentives, while offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Opportunity Zones.
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