Nazar Habib, Asset Manager

Contact Nazar
Direct line: (701) 551-0494

Nazar joined Beyond Shelter Inc in October 2021. As an Asset Manager, he is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of Beyond Shelter Inc’s assets, including risk management, compliance, portfolio management, financial and operational oversight, and capital budgeting. He brings with him 12 years of prior experience in the housing industry, primarily in the affordable and public housing sector, Nazar is accomplished in various functions of the industry, including new development, acquisition rehab, contract negotiations, compliance management, property management, and HUD housing programs. He is known for his strong leadership and teamwork skills, effectively guiding teams to achieve organizational goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.

“Living through hard times has made me a believer in empowering people to achieve independence, which starts with having a roof over one’s head. Beyond Shelter, Inc. enables me to put my beliefs into action. The dedication to providing affordable housing and its impact extends far beyond just providing a roof over one’s head; it creates a ripple effect that fosters stability, hope, and opportunity for countless individuals and families.”

Education

Computer Programing, Northwest Technical College, Moorhead

Designations and Licensures

Licensed Real Estate Agent
Asset Management Specialist (AMS)
Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM)
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Management (HCV)
Fair Housing and Section 504
HUD Multifamily and TRACS Housing Specialist (PBRA)
Project Based Voucher and RAD (PBV-RAD)
Crime-free Multi-housing Landlord Training
Moorhead Police Citizens Academy
Coordinated Assessment Referral and Evaluation Program (CARES)
Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT)

Community Involvement

Nazar is trilingual and is often found to be of an asset to community members in need of translation. He voluntarily helps where needed with completing paperwork or conducting live translations or educating on cultural barriers. Nazar resides in Moorhead with his family and enjoys Spud basketball.