The site is live at http://www.nativeamericanhomebuyer.com.

The National American Indian Housing Council will launch its new homebuyer website at a Capitol Hill briefing today.

The website is part of NAIHC's effort to raise $10 million for tribal housing programs. The briefing will highlight the low homeownership rate on reservations, predatory lending practices and barriers to homeownership.

The briefing takes place at 12pm in Room 2220 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Get the Story:
Press Release: Briefing to Highlight Homeownership Rates for Native Americans; Launch of Native American Homebuyer Website (NAIHC 9/13)

Latest Court Documents:
Order Clarifying Judgement | Order Denying Stay | HUD 'Can Do' Motion

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Letter:
HUD Indian Housing Freeze (June 28, 2006)

Relevant Documents:
Cabrera Letter Suspending Funds | Court Decision in Ft. Peck Case

Hearing Info:
OVERSIGHT HEARING on Native American Housing Programs (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)

Relevant Links:
Office of Public and Indian Housing, HUD - http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih
National American Indian Housing Council - http://naihc.net

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