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Professional Services DirectoryAccountingAsher & Company, Ltd.
Contact: Kevin R. Johnson or Michael D. Byrnes
Contact: Jack E. Blumenthal, Principal, Thomas J. Ruygrok, Principal Dauby O’Connor and Zaleski
Contact: Cemal Ozdemir
With over 20 years of experience, we stand ready to help you with the following:
Contact: Joseph Crivelli
Hertzbach & Company, P.A. has more than 20 years experience addressing the unique needs of owners, developers, investors, and managers of affordable housing developments. Our extensive knowledge of Section 42/HUD has made us a leader in the industry. Allow us to assist you in areas of:
10 Music Fair Road Contact: Jeffrey M. Kleeman, MS, CPA, Joseph M. Aleshire, CPA
Plante & Moran, PLLC, takes pride in being a leader in the housing market. From project financing analysis and project consulting to compliance requirements, we know the questions to ask and the answers you need. We are dedicated to providing the highest degree of professional audit, tax and consulting services on a personal level. Plante & Moran, PLLC Contact: Linda Yudasz
By continually meeting the needs of real estate professionals including developers, syndicators, lenders and investors; Reznick Group has earned its reputation as the nation’s leader in affordable housing. Our portfolio of services includes accounting, tax, business advisory, due diligence, historic tax credit, low-income housing tax credit, and transaction structuring and real estate advisory. By working with Reznick Group, clients gain access to industry experience, knowledge, and thought leadership. Visit our web site at www.reznickgroup.com.
One North Brentwood Blvd. Contact: Bryan Keller, Partner-in-Charge, Real Esate Services Group
Our affordable housing and real estate development team offers the experience and knowledge of a Big 4 firm but with increased attention to service at competitive prices. We provide a full menu of professional services for your affordable housing needs.
Contact: Tim Flaherty
Virchow Krause is one of the Nation’s largest CPA and consulting firms and serves several hundred real estate investors/developers from offices throughout the Midwest. Professional services include tax, accounting, affordable housing and tax credit consulting, cost segregation studies, structuring profit interests into deals, financial and estate planning, wealth management, insurance advisory services, operational improvements, and cash flow enhancement. Ten Terrace Court,
With the advent of the Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, we expanded our tax, accounting, and consulting services to this sector. Our nationally known Group provides a full complement of consulting services to developers, investors, and lenders including Tax Credit Application Assistance, Project Financial Feasibility Analysis and all forms of Due Diligence for Investors and Lenders. 3815 Interstate Court Contact: Ed Reifenberg Appraisers
Appraisals – Research – MAP Gill Group is a full service real estate market research company specializing in multifamily appraisals, market studies, rent comparability studies, and HUD Mark-to-Market and MAP reports. Our superior research services are used by developers, state housing agencies and organizations of all types across the entire United States. For more information about our premium services, visit our Web site: www.gillgroup.com. Contact: Cash Gill
PGP Valuation is the largest commercial appraisal firm in the Western United States with offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, the Bay Area and Southern California. PGP Valuation Inc. is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive, in-depth valuation and market analysis throughout the western United States. In business for nearly 30 years, PGP has a longstanding industry-wide reputation for excellence. 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 500 Attorneys
Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, P.C. is a boutique law firm with a national practice in the representation of developers, investors and lenders on all matters concerning affordable housing development and finance. 322 S. Green Street, #400
Ballard Spahr has a nationally recognized practice providing comprehensive legal services for the developing and financing of affordable housing and community development projects. We represent numerous state and local housing finance agencies and public housing authorities, as well as developers, mortgage and investment bankers, commercial lenders and low-income housing tax credit investors. We advise clients on the programs and requirements of HUD, FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and GNMA. Our Housing Group, with more than 60 lawyers, addresses legal issues involving single and multifamily housing, bond financing including capital fund bonds, low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits, new markets tax credits, public housing development including mixed-finance and HOPE VI projects, community investment requirements for financial institutions, audits and enforcement actions, zoning and land use, and real estate development issues including environmental compliance. 300 E. Lombard Street
900 Third Avenue Contact: Andrew Kramer Coats | Rose The Coats | Rose Affordable Housing Group (the “Group”) has comprehensive experience in affordable and public housing acquisition, rehabilitation and development. The Group works extensively with private and public entities to develop public and affordable housing from the ground up. Coats | Rose is known for its creativity and expertise in complex matters in all types of housing programs, legislative affairs, and economic development. This expertise spans the realm from inception of a development deal, consultation on financing and closing of the transaction. Coats | Rose represents for profit developers, non-profit developers and public housing authorities in the development, redevelopment and renovation of affordable housing utilizing a variety of financing techniques, including HOPE VI, low income housing tax credits, historic tax credits, FHA and HUD financing, private activity tax-exempt bonds, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bonds, investment syndications and conventional financing. 3 Greenway Plaza, Contact: Barry Palmer E-Mail: bpalmer@coatsrose.com.
Gallagher Evelius & Jones, LLP, is a full-service law firm which for more than 25 years has placed a special emphasis on affordable housing. Our lawyers regularly work with all types of housing programs, both in conjunction with, and independently of, the low-income housing tax credit. We represent for-profit and nonprofit developers, as well as investors, lenders, bond purchasers and syndicators. We have experience in virtually every combination of tax credits, multi-tiered debt, grants, subsidies and tax abatements. Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP Contact: Stephen A. Goldberg, Esq.; David E. Raderman, Esq.; Nita L. Schultz, Esq.; or Kenneth S. Gross, Esq.
Goulston & Storrs lawyers have experience with all types of affordable housing projects, including those with low income housing and historic tax credits, Section 8, Section 236 and other HUD assistance, Section 515 rural subsidy, elderly and public housing. For more information, please contact one of our offices: BOSTON Contact: David M. Abromowitz or Deborah S. Horwitz WASHINGTON, D.C. Contact: N. Linda Goldstein
Hawkins Delafield & Wood combines the country’s leading tax-exempt bond practice with nationally recognized expertise in low-income housing tax credits, HUD subsidy and mortgage insurance programs, military housing and all other forms of government-related housing assistance. The firm represents state and local housing agencies, developers, syndicators, investors, lenders, credit enhancers and underwriters. The unique recognition accorded to Hawkins attorneys in the housing field enables us to provide clients with the highest level of technical expertise, efficiency and credibility. 601 13th Street, NW Contact: Anthony S. Freedman or Rod Solomon 67 Wall Street Contact: Howard Zucker
WASHINGTON D.C. Contact: Monica Hilton Sussman, Affordable Housing BOSTON Contact: Robert H. Adkins, Syndication
405 Howard Street Contact: Justin Cooper
We are an affordable housing and community development boutique law firm working nationwide for public housing authorities and other funders of affordable housing and economic development efforts. For more than a quarter century, R&C attorneys have been working to improve American communities through legislative and administrative advocacy, as well as through quality transactional representation. With experience in communities ranging from Missoula, Montana to Chicago, Illinois to Fairfax County, Virginia, we understand that there is no “one-size-fits-all” legal answer to the housing challenges our clients face. We work with our clients to find solutions and structure transactions that best suit their needs for the long term. For more information on the services we offer, contact: 1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 900
8000 Sears Tower Contact: Jana Cohen Blackman
The firm’s Affordable Housing, Community Development & Tax Credits Practice Group provides real estate and tax counsel in connection with:
One Century Tower Other offices: Stamford, New York, Philadelphia Contact: Susan J. Bryson Combined Debt & Equity
AEGON invests equity directly in affordable housing and historic tax credit partnerships. With $14 Billion in real estate assets, AEGON can also provide first mortgage loans. Our Community Investments Group focus is larger properties in strong market areas. David W. Kunhardt, (415) 983-5418
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625 Madison Avenue Contact: Marc D. Schnitzer
One Court Square, 45th Floor Contact: Andrew Ditton, National Director
10227 Wincopin Circle, Suite 800 Contact: Sally Robey
200 Clarendon Street, T-53 Contact: Cynthia Lacasse
Private Equity Group
621 East Pratt Street, Ste. 300
RED CAPITAL GROUP provides comprehensive debt and equity capital for multifamily and seniors housing projects nationwide. Red Capital Markets, Inc. (MEMBER NASD/SIPC) underwrites housing bonds and provides LIHTC equity for affordable housing projects through private investor funds while Red Mortgage Capital, Inc., a top ten Fannie Mae DUSTM and FHA/MAP lender and servicer, provides non-recourse permanent financing and enhancement. Construction financing for affordable housing projects also is available. For all your financing needs, We Provide ItSM. Contact: David C. Martin Computer Software
Is your compliance monitoring as efficient as it could be? CLASSIC’s software will save you time/money while monitoring compliance. Manage your RD, TC and HUD portfolio. Additionally:
CLASSIC is known throughout the industry as a leader in affordable housing software development and is part of a fully integrated accounting software package. Please call (800) 351-0383 for additional information and a free demo or visit our web site at www.classicresystems.com
i-CAM’s ACCUCert is a Windows-based Section 42 compliance and verification software application. Designed by property management professionals, i-CAM’s ACCUCert works equally well at the site and at the corporate office. Features include:
430 S. Fairview Ave. Contact: Mark Livanec Consultants/Compliance & Training
21150 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 3 Contact: Ruth Theobald, CPM, HCCP Consultants/Environmental & Engineering
D3G is an industry leader in due diligence inspection services for the affordable housing markets. We specialize in providing 3rd party services for HUD, Fannie, Freddie, LIHTC and state finance housing authority projects.
Contact: Jennifer Berger Consultants/Utilities
EBS, Inc. – the pioneer in Utility Management Services in the USA – provides the multifamily industry a one-stop solution through turn-key installation of gas, electric, and water submetering equipment available in both hardwired and wireless. Hundreds of apartment communities and thousands of billing customers have experienced the highest standards of service in the industry. EBS, Inc.’s full menu of services – consulting, financing, user-friendly reporting, on-site management training, professional installation – all contribute to the company’s goal of putting our customers first. For property value enhancement and conservation of our national resources, call us today. 2150 Lelaray Street Contact: Phillip W. Neeves, Vice President Debt Financing Providers/Brokers
6 East 43 Street, 26 Floor Contact: Thomas Schissler, senior vice president, or Matt Wiener
26901 Agoura Road, #200 Contact: Keeley Kirkendall
One Charles River Place
One Beacon Street, 14th Floor
7200 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1001
621 East Pratt Street, Ste. 300
100 Mulberry Street Contact: David Twardock
2010 Corporate Ridge, Suite 1000 Contact: Lamar Seats
Stearns Bank provides construction, mini-perm, and permanent loan programs. We go where you go - nationwide! As an independent bank, we are creative and innovative. You have decision-makers available and accessible in situations that demand immediate attention. We get the job done for you! 4191 2nd St. S. Contact: Dennis Hanson
EAST COAST: Contact: Denise Fazio WEST COAST: Contact: Mike Fowler
601 S. Belvidere Street Contact: John Hastings Equity Investment
1155 Northern Boulevard, Suite 250 Contact: Ann Soja
21 South Clark St. Contact: Patrick J. Nash
621 East Pratt Street, Ste. 300
120 S. Riverside Plaza, 15th floor Contact: Colleen Mulcahy
Raymond James has been sponsoring affordable housing since 1974. We provide resources to developers of low-income tax credit housing and help underwrite investment in these communities through our tax credit fund offerings. 880 Carillon Parkway Contact: Steve Kropf
1800 North Kent Street, Suite 904 Contact: Reid Weppler
17782 Sky Park Circle Contact: Michael Gaber For Sale – Apartment Portfolio
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1247 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 125 Contact: Carin Schmidt GIS/Mapping
Community GeoServices assists housing developers, non-profit organizations, and government agencies by providing customized and meaningful data and maps. Individualized Geographic Information System databases and application are developed to fit the needs of your company allowing clients to locate comparable properties, target potential build sites, map the latest Census demographic data and much more. Utilize GIS in pre-development, underwriting and asset management. Specialized Web-based mapping, technical support and training are also available. Community GeoServices, LLC Contact: Jennifer Lathom Nonprofit Housing Organizations
OCCH is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit corporation that works with private and public developers to create affordable housing opportunities. Since our foundation in 1989, OCCH has raised more than $1 Billion in private investment for LIHTC projects and has completed more than 300 projects with sponsors, creating more than 16,000 units of affordable housing. Contact: Hal Keller, President Properties Wanted
Buyer wants subsidized housing complexes in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, and West Virginia; and larger portfolios nationally. The buyer is an owner/manager who pays top dollar. He does not renegotiate once agreement has been reached, and will help you minimize taxes and maximize proceeds. He maintains affordability and keeps employees, tenants, and communities happy. Excellent references from sellers available. Contact: Joseph Milder, Broker Real Estate Research
Community Research Services has been serving the multifamily industry with market research experience across the country. We have assisted developers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and financial institutions with the development and/or strategic solutions on various types of housing alternatives by providing top quality market research and reports in a timely manner at affordable rates. Our commitment to product quality and customer service continues to be the key to our increasing success. Community Research Services, LLC Contact: Kelly Murdock
Appraisals – Research – MAP Gill Group is a full service real estate market research company specializing in multifamily appraisals, market studies, rent comparability studies, and HUD Mark-to-Market and MAP reports. Our superior research services are used by developers, state housing agencies and organizations of all types across the entire United States. For more information about our premium services, visit our Web site: www.gillgroup.com. Contact: Cash Gill
Serving the multifamily industry for over 20 years with complete and effective market feasibility studies. We specialize in LIHTC developments, bond financing projects, market-rate housing and government subsidized housing. Reports utilize precise market information coupled with the accuracy of personal, site-specific research. Proven track record with developers and financing providers. Quality work at competitive prices. Experienced in working with state housing agencies throughout the United States. References proudly provided. 208 E. State Street Contact: Richard Barnett
Timely and insightful market feasibility studies. Two important considerations when you need a market study for your Tax Credit development. Vogt Williams & Bowen, LLC is a national real estate research firm providing accurate and dependable market forecasts for a broad range client base. We have considerable experience and capability to meet your market study requirements on time and within budget. Contact: Tim Williams Request for BidsThe Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, Texas, (Housing Authority) will receive bids until 3:00 PM, May 31, 2006 at 2606 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521, for approximately 26.77 acres. The site’s highest and best use is commercial, and currently includes 162 apartments, and other improvements. The site has about 144 feet of frontage on the South side of Boca Chica Blvd. The property is located about one (1) mile East of U.S. Highway 77/83 (Expressway) in the central portion of Brownsville, characterized by the intense commercial development along Boca Chica Blvd. and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. For information, please contact Mr. Remberto Arteaga, Executive Director of the Brownsville Housing Authority, at telephone number 956-541-8315 (fax 541-7860) or Apolonio Flores at 210-494-7944 (fax 494-0853). All questions must be submitted in writing. Complete information packet is available on our web site, www.txbha.com. |