NEF and NeighborWorks Capital Announce Closing of Inaugural National LIHTC Equity Fund

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The NeighborWorks Capital Equity Fund will deply $110.4 million in equity to support 517 affordable housing units across the country.

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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.

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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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Selling State Housing Credits Without Selling Ownership

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Certificated credits can provide enhanced equity for deals that provide affordable housing to communities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Safeguarding Developer Incentives in LIHTC Developments: Navigating Aggregator Litigation and Emerging Contract Risks

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A recent wave of litigation threatens the economic viability and incentives provided for developers participating in the LIHTC program.

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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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