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Housing Challenges of “Silver Tsunami” of Seniors Expected to Hit Most Communities

6 min read

In a study that provides key insights for housing leaders nationwide, researchers in Indiana recently released an in-depth study detailing the “silver tsunami” of senior Hoosiers in need of housing modified for age-related needs.

Three Kentucky Developers Discuss Issues at Home and Beyond 

8 min read

Most National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA) annual meetings begin with a roundtable from developers, to help ground the conference in the ‘on the ground’ work that the market analysis industry exists to support.

A New Report Highlights Issues and Solutions to Maryland’s Affordability Challenges

8 min read

In a study that provides key insights for housing leaders nationwide, researchers in Indiana Earlier this year, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller released its first State of the Economy report, highlighting issues and trends as the “Old Line State” continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HUD PRO Housing Grants

Second Round of Funding Closes for Grants Removing Obstacles to Affordable Housing in Communities Throughout the Nation

5 min read

Seeking to remove barriers to creating and preserving affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is currently weighing applications for $100 million in grant funding to communities throughout the nation for its second round of PRO Housing, Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing, grant program.

Breaking Ground

George Saad, Partner and Director of Acquisitions, The BLVD Group

6 min read

Dan McGowan talks with George Saad, partner and director of acquisition at Los Angeles-based The BLVD Group about the company’s focus and portfolio.

Solar Energy and Affordable Housing: A Win-Win Partnership

& 4 min read

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has significantly impacted the affordable housing landscape by providing generous tax credits and incentives for renewable energy projects. The IRA is transforming the affordable housing sector, bringing substantial financial and
environmental benefits.

Enterprise’s Faith-Based Development Initiative Tackles Affordable Housing Through Intentional Engagement 

10 min read

In recent years, developers have begun to see the many churches, mosques, synagogues and other landholding faith organizations that dot the United States as ideal partners in the struggle to control the affordable housing crisis.

Bank of America Affordable Housing Challenge: Building Tomorrow’s Housing Leaders

7 min read

For 33 years, Bank of America has worked to develop the next generation of affordable housing leaders through its Affordable Housing Challenge, a competition in which students design an affordable housing project from concept through funding and developable plan.

Multifamily Construction Faces a Power Outage

Utilities and Inspectors Stretched Thin and Opaque Bureaucracy Causes Costly Delays for Tax Credit Projects

9 min read

Throughout the early 2020s, costly delays have hammered multifamily projects thanks to supply chain, labor force and interest rate challenges.

Preserving an Expired LIHTC 30 Percent Basis Boost

7 min read

Making the numbers work for a Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transaction can be challenging, or sometimes even impossible.

Affordable Housing Preservation Remains a Strong Social Impact Investment, Policy Paper Concludes

5 min read

As the United States struggles with a severe housing crisis, investing in affordable housing preservation offers stable, risk-adjusted returns that can produce positive social outcomes.

Funding for Green Retrofits

Federal Tax Credits, Rebates, Low-Cost or Forgivable Loans and Grants are Hitting the Ground

3 min read

The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are in their second and third years, respectively. $480 billion of BIL, and most of the approximate $390 billion of IRA clean energy funds have now been awarded from the Feds to states, municipalities and other entities. 

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