Five Years After George Floyd, Opportunity Crossing Rebuilds with Vision in Minneapolis

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Opportunity Crossing has transformed a burnt-out lot into a 110-unit, community-rooting development.

As the cost of living in the U.S. climbs, federal and state initiatives are converging to create positive change and new investment opportunities.
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Affordable Housing Perseveres in Maui, Anchoring Wildfire Recovery

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The 200-unit development is the first to provide subsidized affordable housing to residents of Lahaina since 2023’s deadly widlfire.

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‘The Eclipse’ Shines Bright in Louisville

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A new development in West Louisville seeks to uplift a neighborhood and inch closer toward an expansive, citywide vision of affordable housing.

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New England Housing Finance Agency Leaders Share Optimism for 2026

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New England has some of the tightest housing markets in the country, amplifying the need for robust work from the region’s HFA leaders.

Assessing the Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs on Affordable Housing

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It has been difficult to assess just how the affordable housing industry has been impacted by the dizzying rush of tariffs over the past year.

Fannie and Freddie’s Billion-Dollar Boost

How the GSEs Plan to Scale and Spend

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are poised to provide a lift to affordable housing nationwide after their LIHTC investment caps were doubled heading into 2026.

As 2026 Approaches, State Agencies Prepare for New Bond Rules

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As 2025 comes to a close, states have taken various approaches to maximize new bond volume made possible by the 25 percent test.

Understanding HUD’s Recently Leaked Draft Rules

Highlights from NH&RA’s Fall Developers Forum (Part Two)

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Michelle Molina discussed work requirements, time limits and increased immigration enforcement at NH&RA’s recent Fall Developers Forum.

The Rise of the Impact Investor

Practical Steps for Developers Looking to Attract Funding

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As impact-oriented capital plays an increasingly large role in affordable construction, developers can take specific action to make their properties most attractive to impact-driven investors.

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2026 U.S. Construction Cost Outlook

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Veteran construction consultant Kenneth F. Wille looks ahead toward the new year in construction.

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Shall We Dance?

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Joint venture partnerships can provide fruitful pathways to affordable housing, but require careful navigation to be successfully achieved.

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A Quick Guesstimate on the Proceeds Impact of Upcoming LIHTC Changes

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Bond expert R. Wade Norris explores the potential proceeds impacts that new LIHTC rules may have on both the debt side and the LIHTC pricing side.

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