Lyla Maisto Author Archives

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

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

Expanded Nine Percent Credits: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

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Though the One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased the supply of nine percent credits, some advocates wonder if the boost might be too little, too late.

State Tax Credit Roundup

Exploring State-Level Subsidies in Ohio, Georgia, and Kentucky

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As the Trump administration implements significant changes to the funding and oversight of LIHTCs and other incentives, housing sector professionals are increasingly looking to state-level LIHTCs as stable incentives for encouraging growth and expanding affordability.

Smarter Systems, Stronger Communities

How AI is Reshaping Affordable Housing

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming affordable housing through tools like large language models and predictive analytics, though adoption varies and concerns remain.

Understanding the Nuances of Multifamily Bond Volume Cap Recycling

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In an affordable housing landscape where optimism and creative solutions are more important than ever, private activity bond (PAB) volume recycling can be an attractive device for developers competing in an oversubscribed bond market.

Warehousing Strategies Offer a Predictable Procurement Pipeline

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Advancements in supply chain management have enabled significant cost savings and operational efficiencies in affordable housing construction. For housing providers the potential dividends can be enormous, with decreased friction in the procurement of raw materials, predictable project costs and timelines, and downstream logistical efficiencies during construction itself.

A New Law and Existing Tools Help Developers in California Navigate Accessibility Requirements

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As tort reforms addressing property claims continue to develop nationwide, California developers and housing providers are championing the passage of Senate Bill 84.

Tort Reforms

Reshaping Premises Liability — But “Not A Silver Bullet”

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Georgia has become the latest state to pass tort reform laws that, in part, aim to address premises liability and negligent security actions. The reforms could have significant implications for parties involved in building and managing affordable housing.

 Market Data for Everyone

Ribbon Demographics and the New Era of Analytics in Affordable Housing

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

Considering New Strategies for Food Security in LIHTC Communities 

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As the new administration plans to slash federal funding for vital food assistance programs, renters—and the affordable communities that house them—face dire consequences.

Affordable Housing Beyond LIHTC 

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As proponents of affordability grapple with the ramifications of a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, stakeholders continue to search for innovative pathways toward preserving and developing affordable projects at a rate commensurate with rising demand. That was the focus of Affordable Housing Beyond LIHTC, a panel at National Housing & Rehabilitation Association’s Annual Meeting in January.