AHF Live to Tackle Industry Hot Topics

This year’s AHF Live: The Tax Credit Developers’ Summit—Nov. 5-7 in Chicago—will tackle many of the affordable housing industry’s hot topics, from the government’s takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac earlier this week to lower tax credit pricing and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. And starting one day after the election, you’ll get industry feedback on what’s expected from the next administration. Panelists participating in the “Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Allocations: What’s Next, How to Win” session will delve into what the recently passed housing legislation means for owners and developers. “This important interactive session delivers key information as to how states are incorporating the new low-income housing tax credit legislation into their qualified allocation plans. Do not miss this opportunity,” said Bob Moss, senior vice president of Boston Capital and AHF Live moderator.

“The tax credit equity and debt financing markets are in tumultuous times. With lower equity pricing the debt component of a transaction is even more critical now than ever before to creating a successful capital structure,” said R. Lee Harris, president of Cohen-Esrey Real Estate Services, LLC, and moderator of “Choosing the Best Debt Financing in an Unpredictable Market.” Harris said this panel will help owners and developers navigate through the maze of alternatives.

The “Tax Credit Equity Outlook” panel will go beyond the traditional 10-minute PowerPoint sales pitch and question-and-answer portion, said moderator Todd Sears, vice president of finance at Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. “This session uses developer-driven questions answered by multiple types of equity investors in a single-session, condensed format. It doesn’t just answer ‘what is the price,’ but it goes to why is that the price and how will it apply to my deal this afternoon,” Sears added.

And how do you know if your tax credit project is truly feasible before you start construction? Moderator Harris said the “Establishing Upfront Feasibility” panel will provide developers and owners with a wide range of ideas to help them test the overall feasibility equation.

The fifth annual conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Attendance is reserved exclusively for people who are primarily owners and developers of affordable housing, plus state and local housing finance agency representatives and nonprofit organizations focused on the business of affordable housing.

Register now through Sept. 25 to get the special early-bird registration rate of $549. Save $25 off each registration if three or more people from the same firm attend the conference. Nonprofits and government agencies receive a $149 discount per registration.

Visit www.ahflive.com for more information or to register.