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Legislation to permanently establish fixed 9 percent and 4 percent low-income housing tax credit rates has been introduced in both the Senate and the House. FULL ARTICLE Even though the bipartisan Super Committee failed to reach a budget deal in November, tax reform isn’t going away. Most believe it’s going to happen in some shape or form. FULL ARTICLE On a single night last January, 636,017 people were homeless in America, a 2.1 percent decline from the year before, announced federal officials. FULL ARTICLE Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced a $15 million commitment to launch a housing program aimed at turning vacant units into housing that will help people with disabilities live independently.
FULL ARTICLE The Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. closed a $7.8 million equity investment that will help transform a historic mill into 40 affordable housing units in Leominster, Mass.
FULL ARTICLE The Berkeley Housing Authority is working on a possible sale of its 75 public housing units to Related California.
FULL ARTICLE The construction debt market has swiftly moved from fear to exuberance over the last year, a trend that should continue in 2012. FULL ARTICLE That stark contrast between low U.S. bond yields and equally low U.S. economic prospects will continue to be the central tension throughout 2012. Interest rates will continue to stay low, and the agencies will keep liquidity flowing but those tailwinds could meet with headwinds.
FULL ARTICLE Low-income housing tax credit investors and syndicators are much more reserved going into 2012 than they were a year ago. FULL ARTICLE In an age of increasing belt-tightening, state housing agencies are being relied upon even more to assist developers and deliver housing for low- and moderate-income families. FULL ARTICLE The editors of Affordable Housing Finance caught up with several industry leaders in early November at AHF Live in Chicago. Tune in to hear their thoughts on what's ahead on the federal policy front, the low-income housing tax credit equity market, and other trends. SEE VIDEOS
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HOUSING FINANCE ONLINE SURVEY High development costs for low-income housing tax credit developments have come under fire recently around the nation. Affordable Housing Finance wants to know your views on the topic. ANNOUNCEMENTS Developers and Owners: Stand Up and Be Counted  If you develop or own affordable housing, don't miss the chance to tell the nation about your accomplishments! Complete this survey for an opportunity to be included in the April/May 2012 issue of Affordable Housing Finance magazine, which will have a special feature on the Top 50 affordable housing developers and owners. Survey must be completed by Feb. 3, 2012, and sent to Deputy Editor Donna Kimura at dkimura@hanleywood.com. Call for Entries Affordable Housing Finance's eighth annual Readers' Choice Awards nomination process is now open. Eligible submissions include LIHTC projects as well as other affordable housing developments completed in 2011 or that will be completed in 2012. Download the nomination form and FAQs. Entries are due March 30, 2012. HOUSING
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