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San Ysidro Community Earns National CORE’s 10th LEED Platinum Honor
National CORE has earned a historic 10th LEED for Homes Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a major distinction that solidifies the affordable housing developer’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly design.
LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – is a USGBC certification program that recognizes buildings designed and constructed to meet rigorous standards for energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental performance.
Reimagined Villa Serena Brings More Room for San Marcos Families
Villa Serena, once an aging 1970s-era apartment complex with cramped apartments and limited parking, has been reimagined as a spacious, modern affordable community with 148 homes, 47 three-bedroom apartments, ample parking and new amenities for Richmar families. On...
Congressman Pete Aguilar: Advancing Housing, Opportunity and Community
National CORE and Hope through Housing Foundation are proud to recognize Congressman Pete Aguilar as the 2026 Housing Advocate of the Year. Throughout his public service, Congressman Aguilar has been a strong partner in expanding affordable housing, advancing resident...
Oak View Ranch Earns Prestigious National Recognition
Oak View Ranch Family Apartments in Murrieta has earned national recognition as a 2026 Award of Merit winner from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), honoring National CORE’s commitment to building exceptional affordable housing...
Prop 1: Investing in California’s Future
The cost of housing affects all of us. When families struggle to afford a home, seniors cannot afford to remain in their communities and the people who work in our neighborhoods cannot afford to live there, the impact reaches far beyond an individual household....
National CORE, Prima Development Break Ground on 202-Home Esperanza Village in El Monte
More than 200 new affordable homes are coming to El Monte with the development of Esperanza Village, a Mission-style community that will provide housing for families and seniors alongside resident services, recreation and access to a comprehensive new healthcare...
Scores of Job Seekers Crowd HavenCORE LA Job Fair
Nearly 90 professionals crowded into The Parkline housing community on Aug. 26, clutching resumes and braving the Los Angeles summer heat, all with the hope of snagging a coveted role at HavenCORE. HavenCORE, National CORE’s property management department, is in amid...
Property Management Job Fair Set for Aug. 26
As HavenCORE, National CORE's property management division, prepares for a hiring event on Aug. 26 in Los Angeles, the organization is celebrating the success of a recent job fair held at the Encanto Village affordable housing community in San Diego. More than 70 job...
San Ysidro Community Earns National CORE’s 10th LEED Platinum Honor
National CORE has earned a historic 10th LEED for Homes Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a major distinction that solidifies the affordable housing developer’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly design. LEED –...
National CORE and BIA Convene Decision-Markers Around Innovative Housing Solutions
National CORE leaders joined more than 200 federal, state and local officials and industry professionals for a “first-of-its-kind” Housing Attainability Conference on July 31, outlining innovative approaches to the housing crisis. Titled “Moving Beyond the Crisis,”...
National CORE, Studio E Takes Gold Nugget Award for San Diego Community
More than 500 housing industry professionals from around the country roared with applause as The Iris at San Ysidro was named the Best Affordable Housing Community at the 2026 Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget Awards on July 29 for its striking design,...
National CORE, SDCHC Hold Groundbreaking in Fallbrook
Fallbrook, Calif. – National CORE and the San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC) celebrated a groundbreaking July 30 for Brookview Senior Villas, a 61-apartment affordable housing community that will provide homes for extremely low-income seniors in...
National CORE Receives $4 Million to Develop 240 Affordable Senior Apartments
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit developers of affordable housing, has secured $4 million in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to help develop 240 affordable apartment homes for seniors in Southern...
Landmark Legislation Would Accelerate Preservation of Nation’s Aging Affordable Housing
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – National CORE today hailed new legislation that would create a federal tax framework for preserving America's aging affordable housing while encouraging long-term private investment in rehabilitation. U.S. Rep. Mike Carey, D-Ohio, introduced the...
National CORE Secures $103 Million Financing for Hyatt Regency Ontario Transformation Following Strong Investor Interest
National CORE, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit developers and property managers of affordable housing, has closed approximately $103 million in bond financing to support the transformation of the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center into Hyatt Regency...
National CORE Ranked No. 2 Among Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers
National CORE has been ranked No. 2 among the nation’s nonprofit affordable housing developers on Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s Top 50 Developers list, reinforcing its position as a leader in the affordable housing industry. National CORE reached rank No. 25...
National CORE Strengthens Texas Standing with Twin Groundbreaking Event
National CORE is expanding its Texas-based operations with the launch of construction for two new affordable housing communities in Austin: Bailey at Berman and Bailey at Stassney, which will cater to individuals seeking affordable high-quality housing options, as...
Senior-Focused Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground in Oceanside
Coast Villas, a new affordable housing community co‑developed by National CORE and the San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC), will serve Oceanside seniors in need, including veterans and individuals with mental health needs. National CORE and SDCHC joined...
Ontario Housing Community Secures $1 Million Federal Grant
ONTARIO, Calif. – National CORE and the City of Ontario have secured a $1 million federal Community Project Grant to support a new affordable housing community that will deliver safer streets, reliable transit and opportunity for...
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