Greetings John!
Happy New Year! We are thrilled to be heading into 2023 rejuvenated and ready to get to work on accomplishing the goals we have set for the year – and we can't wait for you to get involved!
We are kicking off the year with some important updates and exciting events for both members and the public.
Starting on December 1, 2022, Fannie Mae began offering lenders preferred pricing for all shared equity loans that meet the FHFA Duty to Serve requirements. The preferred pricing incentivizes lenders to originate more shared equity mortgages, resulting in more mortgage options for your program’s homebuyers.
Fannie Mae is sharing the list of self-certified shared equity programs with all of their lender partners to make it easier for them to find programs that have indicated that they may meet those requirements. So, if you are not yet on the list, now is the time! Take 10 minutes to add your program by completing the Fannie Mae Duty to Serve Shared Equity Homeownership Program Certification administered by Grounded Solutions Network.
Fannie Mae Connect is updated quarterly, so don’t delay!
Not only is it a new year, but January ushers in our new membership year – and now is the time to renew your membership or join for the first time to get a full year’s worth of benefit. By joining Grounded Solutions as a member, you are joining more than 250 organizations and individuals who are committed to increasing our collective affordable housing impact. Our membership includes community land trusts, local governments, nonprofit organizations, national networks, community development finance organizations, health advocacy organizations, and more. While our membership is diverse, what unites us all is a shared vision of equitable communities organized around the values of inclusion, stewardship, and self-determination.
Join now to take advantage of our first member-only benefit of the year—the January Monthly Network Call on January 31.
January Monthly Network Call: Challenges and Opportunities in an Unpredictable Market
January 31, 2023
2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT
Join us for our inaugural Monthly Network Call. We'll be continuing the conversation started during the 2022 Annual Member Meeting about how the changes and unpredictability of local housing markets are creating new challenges and opportunities for our collective work and for the households that we serve. This is a free, informal, conversation-based meeting intended to create space for members to connect with one another, so come prepared to share and listen.
This event is for members only – invitations will be sent early next week.
Federal Advocacy 101 Webinar
February 9, 2023
1:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT
Our Federal Advocacy 101 Webinar introduces the basic strategies you can use to advocate for resources and policy change at the federal level. We will be reviewing basic concepts of the federal policy process, tips for effective meetings and communications, and resources produced by Grounded Solutions Network to help you effectively build relationships and advocate.
This event is free and open to the public.
Career Opportunities
Check out our open positions and join our mission to build strong communities that are equitable, inclusive and filled with opportunity for all.
Where we live matters.
We bring together an extensive network of partners and member practitioners from local communities who have a deep understanding of best practices in community land trusts, shared equity housing, local housing policies such as inclusionary zoning, and more.
At Grounded Solutions Network, we know what policies and strategies work to build and preserve housing opportunities, and we help communities use them.
