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Housing USA: Hotel California No More?

6 min read

California is famous for its low-budget lodging. I stayed in some while traveling the state – little hotels and motels on the roadside that, mixed with the palm trees and desert backdrop, had a noirish feel. They’re a part of California lore, even profiled in that infamous Eagles song.

A Blueprint for Cutting Costs

6 min read

A recently published examination of how to beat the affordable housing squeeze presented by rising demand and falling production reveals how developers think they can maximize production through creative approaches to cutting costs.

New Developments: The Pivot Point

4 min read

As the economic crisis triggered by the Coronavirus extends into its fifth month, I am deeply concerned for the economic well-being of the nation’s low- and moderate-income renters.

New Developments: Health in Housing

4 min read

After consuming bushels of news articles, social media posts and White House Coronavirus briefings over the past several months, I think we have all become amateur epidemiologists.

Talking Heads: Madi Ford, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, MidCity Financial

9 min read

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, MidCity Financial Corporation was founded in 1965 by Eugene F. Ford, Sr., an engaged leader and community advocate with a visionary approach to delivering quality multifamily housing to support the diverse needs of local communities.

Senior Housing During COVID

11 min read

Three years ago, I published a book that I wrote with Dr. Michael Osterholm, the renowned epidemiologist at the University of Minnesota, entitled, Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs.

Legislation Amidst Chaos

6 min read

Coming into a presidential election year, we knew the outlook for advancing legislation was dismal. Then the Coronavirus stole lives and shuttered businesses across the nation. Then Ahmaud Arbery was murdered by vigilantes while jogging, Breonna Taylor was shot eight times by officers in the middle of the night in her own home, an officer choked George Floyd to death with his knee amidst cries of “I can’t breathe” while three other officers watched, and Rayshard Brooks was shot by police for falling asleep in his car. Legislatively, where do we go from here in the waning months of 2020?

Housing USA: Virtual Leasing Is Here to Stay

6 min read

The sudden rise of Coronavirus—and the subsequent four-month shutdown of society—sped up certain technology shifts. Digital communications like Zoom, Skype and Amazon were already bringing disruption to work, education, shopping, medical provision and more.

Affordable Rent & Assisted Living

5 min read

Affordable assisted living can be a triple winner if it is done right using Medicaid waivers, according to a developer that has an active portfolio of properties in Indiana.

A Return Visit to Evergreen Village

6 min read

It’s an idyllic scene out of a past when COVID-19 was not disrupting senior communities across the country: Seniors in lawn chairs and wheelchairs have gathered outside their assisted living facility on a sunny day, enjoying a performance by a singer with a guitar.

A COVID Conversation: Sharon Wilson Geno and Mark Olshaker

11 min read

As with every sector of society and level of business, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the affordable housing industry, with owners, managers and front-line workers having to figure out new procedures and ways to adapt.

Legal Matters: Year 15 Disputes Continue

6 min read

Litigation surrounding Year 15 exit issues continues to be on the rise and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers must take care to fully understand their rights.

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