Celebrating 250: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Homeownership
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
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As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, join the National Housing Conference and NeighborWorks® America as we reflect on the American Dream of homeownership and the economic freedom and prosperity it represents.
Despite extremely challenging market dynamics, recent polling underscores the bedrock role that homeownership plays in every generation’s idea of the American Dream. This webinar will spotlight the resilient strategies that allow homebuyers to overcome the obstacles, focusing on credit building and preparation, housing counseling, and post-purchase sustainability planning to create successful and stable wealth-building opportunities.
Join our experts to discuss how we make homeownership happen in today’s distinct markets and continue the legacy of American homeownership and opportunity.
Panelists:
- Makinizi Hoover, Senior Director, Housing Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Katie Naftzger, Senior Vice President & Community Investment Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
- Charisse Callender-Scott, Realtor/Broker/Global Relations (MD/DC/CIPS), Desiree Callender & Associates, Realtors
