Affordable Housing Archives
The Guru Is In
Cancel the Declaration of Trussed
David A. Smith • 7 min read
Guru David Smith says that the industry must speed up RAD conversions in order to save legacy public housing.
Security Deposits Have Vexed Housing Providers for Years. Do Alternatives Exist?
Michael Murney • 9 min read
For years, security deposits have vexed affordable housing providers. Now, some operators are rolling out alternative practices.
Breaking Ground
Jeremy Bronfman, Founder and CEO of Lincoln Avenue Communities, Industry’s Newest Powerhouse
Abram Mamet • 8 min read
Lincoln Avenue founder Jeremy Bronfman sits down with NH&RA president and CEO Peter Bell to discuss how the company grew into a major player after just a decade in the business.
Case Study
Wisconsin’s Largest Affordable Development Takes Root in Milwaukee
Michael Murney • 6 min read
The Corliss will transform Milwaukee’s Harbor District, proving just how far the four percent LIHTC can stretch when multiple parties agree on one expansive vision.
Case Study
Inside the Historic Preservation Deal Transforming the Heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
Pamela Martineau • 6 min read
A dual-building redevelopment seeks to catalyze a revitalization of downtown Pittsburgh.
Developer Fees: Dispelling Myths about a Vital Resource
Tait Manning • 8 min read
As any seasoned member of the industry knows, developer fees are an integral component of the affordable housing pipeline, providing the operational backbone for any project utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). However, although they have long been an industry standard, the necessity of developer fees continues to be called into question by policymakers […]
Are Volumetric Water Benefits Affordable Housing’s Next Big Trend?
New Meta-ION Partnership Leverages Corporate Capital to Fuel Water Savings
Michael Murney • 10 min read
A recently announced partnership between Meta and ION Water signals a new frontier in multi-entity water management.
“The Status Quo is Unsustainable”
Inside Connecticut's Ambitious New Housing Plans
Pamela Martineau • 7 min read
A new set of initiatives spearheaded by Governor Ned Lamont seeks to sharply increase affordable housing supply in the Nutmeg State.
The Guru Is In
Planting a STOP Sign on the Homeowner’s Lawn
David A. Smith • 7 min read
Guru David Smith says that President Trump’s recent actions to protect individual homeownership are extremely significant both in its statement of intent and its potential for downstream consequences in American housing policy.
Legally Speaking
Safeguarding Developer Incentives in LIHTC Developments: Navigating Aggregator Litigation and Emerging Contract Risks
Justin Jenkins • 7 min read
A recent wave of litigation threatens the economic viability and incentives provided for developers participating in the LIHTC program.
A Brighter Horizon
Highlights from NH&RA's Fall Developers Forum (Part Three)
Michael Murney & Abram Mamet • 6 min read
Rob Hazelton takes optimism from long-term federal programs that remain robust in their ability to strengthen affordable housing pipelines.
Certificated Credits Guide
Selling State Housing Credits Without Selling Ownership
Michael Murney • 8 min read
Certificated credits can provide enhanced equity for deals that provide affordable housing to communities.