Articles Archives

NCSHA Recognizes Excellence in Housing Innovation

Profiling Awards Given to HFAs in Virginia, Minnesota, and Montana

8 min read

NCSHA announced their annual housing excellence awards last month, honoring HFAs across the country for innovative affordable housing programs.

Breaking Ground

Dara Kovel, CEO of Beacon Communities, on 'Making Places Special'

10 min read

Beacon Communities CEO Dara Kovel sits down with NH&RA president and CEO Peter Bell to discuss strategies for safeguarding industry resiliency for years to come.

State Tax Credit Roundup: The Upper Midwest

Exploring State-Level Subsidies in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota

10 min read

The Upper Midwestern strongholds of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota each offer their own valuable approach to state-level affordable housing subsidy.

Navigating the Government Shutdown: “Just Keep Going”

7 min read

As the 2025 government shutdown drags on, top Federal Housing Administration lenders provide advice for the navigating the turbid waters.

Housing Trust Funds: Making the Most of a Valuable Resource

8 min read

In recent years, Housing Trust Funds have become an essential gap financing resource at the local, state and national level. For maximum viability, experts advocate for reliable funding streams.

Green Building’s Enduring Appeal

7 min read

Experts say that green building practices still make operational sense, with solid local incentives and strong returns on investment despite a dismantling of many federal programs.

LIHTC Investors Gear Up for Expanded Credits

7 min read

As January 1 approaches, affordable housing investors are preparing for changes in the LIHTC program in anticipation for increased unit production.

A New Day in Texas

Legislative Reforms Offer Hope for Revitalized Development in the Lone Star State

6 min read

Texas developers say a suite of new laws may stimulate affordable housing growth, rolling back decades of onerous zoning restrictions and reducing the power of NIMBY voices to block development.

A Record Setting Preservation Deal Closes in Oregon and New Mexico

10 min read

Guardian Real Estate Services recently closed one of the largest preservation deals in affordable housing history, acquiring 3,050 units across 15 properties in both Oregon and New Mexico.

Colorado’s Middle Income Housing Tax Credit: An Innovative Solution to a Country-Wide Problem

Program Announced First Round of Funding Awards in July

8 min read

The first of its kind in the nation, Colorado’s Middle Income Housing Tax Credit program announced its first funding awards in July.

A New Fund Provides a Lifeline for Cash-Strapped Developers — And Enticing Incentives for Investors

5 min read

With the Affordable Housing Accelarator Fund, SolPacific seeks to energize the market and provide an innovative source of gap funding to projects.

Leveraging the Power of Partnership

As Housing Challenges Mount, Joint Ventures Offer Innovative Solutions

8 min read

Joint venture partnerships offer an opportunity for many different kinds of developers to tackle the housing crisis, together.

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