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Case Study: Wisconsin’s Largest Affordable Development Takes Root in Milwaukee

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.

Developer Fees: Dispelling Myths about a Vital Resource

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

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

7 min read

A new set of initiatives spearheaded by Governor Ned Lamont seeks to sharply increase affordable housing supply in the Nutmeg State.

A Brighter Horizon

Highlights from NH&RA's Fall Developers Forum (Part Three)

& 6 min read

Rob Hazelton takes optimism from long-term federal programs that remain robust in their ability to strengthen affordable housing pipelines.

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

8 min read

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

Certificated Credits Guide

Selling State Housing Credits Without Selling Ownership

8 min read

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

New England Housing Finance Agency Leaders Share Optimism for 2026

7 min read

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

10 min read

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

8 min read

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

12 min read

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)

& 5 min read

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

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