Update on Housing and Homeownership in Cumberland and Perry Counties in PA

A Summary of TRF's research for the Redevelopment and Housing Authorities of the County of Cumberland (RHACC) contracted with The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) to gather and analyze housing and economic data descriptive of Cumberland and Perry counties. All of thosedata have been tabulated and mapped / charted in this presentation. A summary of the report is also available. (2010)

Impacts of Changes in the Home Mortgage market on Hispanic Homeowners in Pennsylvania and Delaware

A presentation by TRF's Ira Goldstein as part of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berk's Annual Meeting. The research was completed for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB) and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). The presentation examines how Hispanic homeowners in the FHLB and PHFA market areas have been impacted by the downturn in the real estate and mortgage markets. An executive summary of the report is also available. (2010)

Update on Mortgage Lending and Foreclosure: a local and national overview.

A presentation by TRF's Ira Goldstein as part of Picking Up the Pieces: Partnering with Faith-based Organizations to Respond to the Housing Crisis presented to the Homeownership Counseling Association of Delaware Valley, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporation, and the Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Faith-Based Initiatives.

TRF helped DCED develop its NSP plans by devising a data-driven method for prioritizing where funds should be spent within each county to increase the likelihood of market stability. This presentation shows how to use this in-depth analysis as well as the host of GIS data in www.policymap.com to better understand foreclosure and market dynamics. Presented at the 2009 PA Chapter of American Planning Association Annual Conference, "Investing in a Sustainable Future" by Ira Goldstein and Elizabeth Nash. (2009)

A presentation by Ira Goldstein given at the Esperanza 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference. (2009)

Reclaiming Vacant Properties: Property Interventions and Restoring Neighborhood Confidence: West Oak Lane

A presentation by Ira Goldstein given at the "Reclaiming Vacant Properties: Building Leadership to Restore Communities" conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The session "Property Interventions and Restoring Neighborhood Confidence" looked at real life examples of neighborhood confidence-building strategies. Dr. Goldstein's presentation focused on the West Oak Lane Neighborhood in Philadelphia. (2009)

The Road Ahead: Rental Housing Needs and Markets; Taking Account of the Local Factors

Ira Goldstein's presentation at the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's Housing Forum. The session "The Road Ahead: Rental Housing Needs and Markets" looked at rental housing needs, population trends and examines new strategies that communities are implementing to leverage properties as assets. This presentation highlights PA population trends and the housing needs for different income levels. (2009)

Protecting and Restoring Neighborhoods in Today's Changing Environment; Setting the Stage

A presentation shared at the Wachovia Regional Foundation Grantee Conference. The presentation, given by Ira Goldstein, compares today's economic environment to past years, highlighting unemployment rates, personal income, and median home purchase mortgage amounts. (2009)

Vital Neighborhoods: Taking a Closer Look at Why Middle-Income Markets are Critical to Our City’s Future

A presentation by Ira Goldstein given at the “Philadelphia’s Vital Neighborhoods: Taking a Closer Look at Why Middle-Income Markets are Critical to Our City’s Future” convening hosted by Neighborhoods Now.

The presentation offers an approach to understanding how to identify and deploy resources to the city of Philadelphia’s vital, middle-market neighborhoods in an effort to preserve the stability and enhance attractiveness to existing and new Philadelphia residents.

Stablilizing Neighborhoods with Concentrations of Vacant Properties

Ira Goldstein's presentation shared at the Federal Reserve System's Community Affairs Officers Conference held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

The presentation was part of a panel discussion outlining the current challenges in stabilizing neighborhoods impacted by high foreclosure rates.

Saving Homes - Saving Neighborhoods: Philadelphia's Data-Based Approach to Stabilizing Neighborhoods Threatened by Foreclosure

A presentation by Ira Goldstein at the National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices Summit on Foreclosures and Housing Solutions.

The summit offered state policymakers the opportunity to hear from national experts on actions states could take to mitigate the rising number of foreclosures, prevent future foreclosures, and sustain neighborhoods in a weakening economy. Other presentations from the Summit, including those given by Dr. Mark Zandi, Dr. Alice Rivlin and Allan Mallach can be found here. (2008)

Lost Values: A Study of Predatory Lending in Philadlephia

A presentation by Ira Goldstein to East Mt. Airy Neighbors at their Neighborhood Summit on Predatory Lending. The presentation offers highlights from the study and updated information for Philadelphia. (2008)

Update On Mortgage Originations, Delinquency and Foreclosures In Maryland

A presentation of key findings from a study by TRF on behalf of the Baltimore Homeownership Preservation Coalition (BHPC). (2008)

Using Data and Mapping to Identify Public and Private Investment Opportunities in Cities

A presentation by Ira Goldstein about TRF's Market Value Analysis (MVA). The presentation was part of a session at the Federal Reserve Board of Philadelphia's 2008 Conference, "Reinventing Older Communities: How Does Place Matter?" (2008)