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Breaking Ground

Doctor Megan Sandel, Boston Medical Center

10 min read

Dr. Megan Sandel, Boston Medical Center spoke with NH&RA’s Peter Bell, to examine the connection between affordable housing and healthcare and the growing realization that good health is essential for households to attain stability and sustainability.

How Developers Are Dealing With Today’s Insurance Challenges

6 min read

Over the past decade, insurance has become a significant concern for multifamily affordable housing owners. Increasingly litigious activity around a variety of liability areas, combined with challenging environmental conditions in many parts of the country, has resulted in higher premiums and increased deductibles, further squeezing operational costs in already stressed deals.

Mountain Towns Go Modular for Faster and Cheaper-to-Build Affordable Housing

Innovative Companies Leverage Factory Construction to Avoid Pitfalls

8 min read

The housing crisis isn’t just confined to high-demand coastal metros. Housing supply is shrinking, and the share of cost-burdened renters is growing in the country’s interior, including the resort-oriented communities in the Mountain West.

Three Developers Share Strategies for Integrating Healthcare and Housing

10 min read

For decades, policymakers have recognized the intrinsic relationships between housing and health outcomes. Prioritizing housing as a social priority can consistently save communities much-needed funds and help provide long-term care for residents.

Eyes on Utility Rebates

Developing Capital Stacks with Limited Biden-Era Funding for Green Retrofits

3 min read

The Trump administration is working to reclaim a significant portion of the clean energy and infrastructure funding established through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IRA/BIL).

Economic Uncertainty and Other Factors Create a Challenging Environment for LIHTC Deals

7 min read

Economic uncertainty, a shift toward larger transactions, and alternative Community Reinvestment Act options have created a challenging environment for LIHTC deals, pushing down the price of the credits in some parts of the country, some syndicators report.

As Rent Reporting Booms, New HUD FAQs Provide Key Guidance

8 min read

HUD has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on positive rent reporting, marking its first stance on a rapidly growing practice in the affordable housing industry.

 Market Data for Everyone

Ribbon Demographics and the New Era of Analytics in Affordable Housing

7 min read

In today’s affordable housing sector, stakeholders navigate a complex landscape of analytics and bureaucratic processes to identify and capitalize on tax credit opportunities.

States, Municipalities, and Developers Work in Tandem to Build Affordable Housing Customized for Local Communities

7 min read

Some states have recently taken innovative measures to empower local communities and developers in constructing affordable housing projects that address the specific needs of the communities they serve.

Breaking Ground

Cris White, former CEO and Executive Director, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

7 min read

Cris White retired as CEO of CHFA in February, closing a 35-year chapter with the organization. His lengthy tenure reflects CHFA’s strong workplace culture, positioning the organization to tackle complex housing challenges.

Tax Abatements Find Fresh Momentum

7 min read

Although the LIHTC remains a primary driver of housing production in the United States, fierce competition for credits and sustained regulatory challenges have prompted developers to seek alternative funding sources in recent years.

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