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The Art of Structuring Deals as Master Lease Pass-Throughs   

7 min read

As skyrocketing construction costs and increasing interest rates have driven the need for more capital, affordable housing developers are expressing an increased interest in the master lease pass-through structure in deals involving a combination of Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Historic Tax Credits (HTC).

Clean Energy Projects

4 min read

At the close of 2023, it’s a certainty that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are catalyzing a huge uptick in clean energy projects across the United States.

Playing Matchmaker

6 min read

An initiative by the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) aims to expand the financing of affordable housing by creating partnerships between state financing agencies and healthcare systems.

Legislative Update 

4 min read

Historic Tax Credit (HTC) advocates are hopeful fiscal year (FY) 2024 spending will be resolved to clear the path forward for a possible year-end tax bill.

Tying it All Together

3 min read

Federal agencies have steadily made progress in rolling out the new funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

2023 Edson Awards Showcase Announces Best in Affordable Housing

5 min read

Years of collaboration among dozens of organizations brought to fruition ten properties that serve Native American artists, LGBTQ+ youth, farmworkers, adults with special needs, senior citizens and veterans.

Three Decades of Qualified Contracts   

10 min read

When the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program was created in 1986, it was a far cry from the robust development engine it is today.

The New Markets Tax Credit Progress Report 2023

7 min read

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), approved by Congress in 2000, is a critical element of financing for community projects and businesses in distressed communities.

Doing the Most With Solar

7 min read

Today’s solar power systems are cheaper to build and more efficient than ever.

Braiding Together Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act 

3 min read

One of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) most significant budget items is the money for tax credits, which could ultimately be worth over $500 billion.

Inspired by NSPIRE

10 min read

In August, the Department of Housing and Urban Development began its first round of public housing inspections under a new, more stringent model, which aims to prioritize health and safety and correct any functional defects in housing.

Virtual Training

7 min read

Looking to instruct an employee on the correct way to plunge a toilet or use a ladder?

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