Podcasts about masshousing

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentStates have shifted to the forefront of climate leadership here in the US. And one of the tools that many of these States are employing to make it easier and less risky for individuals and companies to invest behind energy savings has been the Green Bank, a financial institution designed to overcome some of the barriers to financing climate action.Massachusetts set up their Green Bank in a novel way, though. They embedded the institution inside of MassHousing and gave it the dual mandate to address not only climate change, but the challenge of affordable housing as well.So, how are they doing? Paul sits with Maggie Super Church of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to understand more about how the entity is delivering on its promise to save energy and costs for Massachusetts homeowners.For more research:Maggie Super ChurchMassachusetts Community Climate BankAll In EnergyCape Light CompactCenter for ECO TechnologyMA Energy Savings FinderAbode Energy ManagementFollow Paul on LinkedIn.

In this week's episode of Well Being Walks with Kip Hollister, we are joined by Thaddeus Miles, as he speaks about his experiences as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader. As the pair takes a chilly stroll around the Lowell River Walk, Thaddeus describes what led him to devote his life to helping others: through his work at MassHousing, his time serving in The US Air Force, and the development of several nonprofits. His dedication to supporting, loving, and seeing the Black community is inspiring. His most recent work, The Black Joy Project, was recognized by the Boston City Council in September 2022. We are taken through the complex story of his life and delve into how he found his passions for family, photography, and serving others. Thaddeus explains how his unique experiences have allowed him to move from a mindset of victimization to one of empowerment. You will hear vulnerable conversations about taking action and the importance of genuine human connection. We invite you to listen and learn from this powerful and uplifting leader. Learn more about The Black Joy Project: https://linktr.ee/theblackjoyproject

In this 20-minute episode, we touch on the challenging market conditions here in early 2023; the critical difference between pre-qualifying for a loan and getting pre-approved; the importance of property taxes; and, a lively conversation with the always-upbeat Rocco Leone, one of our home buying professionals at MassHousing. Hit play and get motivated to achieve your home buying goals this year!

Today's presentation of Housing Segregation: The Continuing Legacy of Redlining and Exclusionary Zoning, and What to Do about It is co-sponsored by REBA's Land Use and Zoning Section and the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association. Our panel of speakers includes Monique J. Gibbs, a Policy Innovation Associate at MassHousing; Dr. Darrel Ramsey-Musolf, Associate Professor of Regional Planning at UMass Amherst; and Dr. Rolf Joseph Pendall, Professor and Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will discuss topics such as housing financing policies, exclusionary zoning laws and racial inequality. Please enjoy this prestation about Housing Segregation.

"Brutal honesty" is what you will get from one of MassHousing's top loan originators, Jamie Pollard. And when it comes to borrowing money for a home purchase, you don't want anything less. Jamie Pollard talks about his own family history and how it inspired him to start a career helping people with modest incomes buy their first home. Learn how Jamie establishes trust and rapport with people and gives them the tools to help them make smart choices. This is real talk, not a sales pitch, which is what a buyer needs in today's heated market.

Join us for a conversation with Natasha Boye, one of our team of homebuying experts at MassHousing. We talk about the rise in the number of people taking home buyer education classes; why there are so many home sales during a pandemic; the steps to take if you want to buy this year or next year; the pros and cons of buying a multifamily home and much more!

One of our home buying experts, Angelo Nuby, talks about MassHousing's newest down payment assistance initiative, which provides as much as $25,000 in down payment aid for qualified buyers. We also talk about what it means to have good credit and what is a good credit score. Oh, and why should you take a home buyer education class? Angelo will tell you. 

Tune in this week as we discuss Workforce Housing for Veterans & the Residences at Brighton Marine in Boston. We speak to Drew Colbert Senior Project Director at WinnDevelopment and Chrystal Kornegay Executive Director at MassHousing. Click here for Insights from this week's episode. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great date to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. Thanks! Search #NCHV on social media to find us and email us here at info@nchv.org.

In this short, fast-paced episode - recorded just before Massachusetts began the state of emergency for the pandemic - Monique continues her home buying quest, asking many of the questions you would ask. She gets helpful answers from Pam Balboni, one of MassHousing's home buying experts. Monique and Pam talk about finding a lender to work with and what materials you will need to give to the lender; pre-qualification and pre-approval; down payment assistance; job loss protection insurance; buying and paying for a "fixer-upper" and how sometimes you can get a seller of a home to pay for your closing costs.  

Dr. David Hamer, Professor of Global Health and Medicine at the Boston University School of Public Health and School of Medicine, comes on the show to talk about the coronavirus pandemic. Nichole talks with him about how the virus presents, what to expect in the coming weeks, and how to take care of yourself. Plus, he answers listener questions! Ed Chase, the Director of CCRI at MassHousing, is also on the show. Four brand new grants were just approved for sober housing and recovery programs in Massachusetts. Ed and Nichole talk about those in depth, and the process that officials use to determine who gets those grants.

Join us for the first of a four-part series in which Monique Gibbs, who wants to buy her first home, talks with different home buying experts at MassHousing. Monique will be asking many of the same questions you have as you start out on your home buying journey. In this episode, Monique talks with Lisa Fiandaca, MassHousing's Director of Home Ownership Production, about how to find a home buyer education class, how to find a Realtor and more.

A wide ranging interview with Elise Bare of RMS, one of MassHousing's top lender partners. Learn all about what to expect during the financing process and the right way to go about finding a home you feel you can truly afford.

An introduction to MassHousing, (the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency) which provides affordable home mortgage loans to qualified home buyers in Massachusetts.  Especially geared toward the first time home buyer.

Thaddeus Miles is guiding the youth and creating a better future for the community of Boston! He shares his mission with a new program called, BAM (Becoming a Man) where they help young men become better people! Thaddeus says that in order to give guidance to the youth, we must present them with real authentic individuals! A few highlights from this interview include: - Thaddeus shares his mission for the community in Boston and what he does at Masshousing that is building housing stability. - Thaddeus shares his current project called, BAM (Becoming a Man). The focus is working with young boys of color and help them become better people! - What are some key components the youth need for guidance? - What does Thaddeus love about Boston? - How does Thaddeus define success?

Thaddeus Miles is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is currently the Director of Community Services at MassHousing, but his impact in the community reaches far beyond his day job. He is a fierce advocate, a mentor, a leader and believer in the people he serves. Listen to my conversation with Thaddeus where we talked about opportunity, community connection and a life-changing comment from Michelle Obama.

Cherie Benoit interviews Emily DeGray about MassHousing. For more information about the Realtor Association of Central Mass, visit http://realtorscentralma.org

MassHousing offers a program to qualified veterans, active-duty military, members of the Reserves and National Guard, and Gold Star Families in achieving the dream of homeownership. Heather Putnam Graham with http://MassHousing.com and Christian Carter from Radius Group share information and success stories about Operation Welcome Home

Our Rappaport Center Public Policy Podcast Series continues this week with Robert M. Ruzzo of MassHousing discussing the Chapter 40B, the Massachusetts affordable housing statute. To learn more about the Rappaport Center visit www.rappaportcenter.org.