September 2012 Table of Contents

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Most LIHTC Properties Stay Affordable, But Concerns Remain

As the low-income housing tax credit program matures, thousands of properties are becoming eligible to opt out of the program and no longer be affordable to low-income residents. Read more

Ohio CPA Firms Merge to Grow Affordable Housing Practice Ohio CPA Firms Merge to Grow Affordable Housing Practice

Fentress & Barnes, a Columbus, Ohio-based accounting firm focused on the affordable housing industry, has joined Clark Schaefer Hackett, one of the state’s top professional services firms and a Top 60 accounting firm in the nation. Read more

Affordable Housing Farm Supplies Chic Restaurant Affordable Housing Farm Supplies Chic Restaurant

A trendy Miami restaurant is buying produce from a 22-acre organic farm that is part of a new affordable housing development and staffed by formerly homeless residents. Read more

Pop Quiz with Jack Hatch Pop Quiz with Jack Hatch

Jack Hatch balances two big roles: affordable housing developer and Iowa state senator. Read more

Seniors Tsunami Seniors Tsunami

Is the nation prepared to house and serve the surging aging population? AHF examines how developers are meeting the current need and preparing for the future. Read more

A Search for Balance A Search for Balance

The pursuit of balance in the low-income housing tax credit market will likely lead to a price drop for developers in many regions in the next several months. Read more

Beyond Year 10 Beyond Year 10

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are racing against the clock—and each other—to preserve affordable housing. Read more

Bringing the Future into Focus

As we head into fall, the editors of AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE will be putting the finishing touches on this year's AHF Live. Read more

Partnership Pays Off in Arlington Partnership Pays Off in Arlington

To meet its long-term goal of helping to revitalize the Nauck neighborhood in Arlington, Va., and contribute to the city's revitalization plan, the Macedonian Baptist Church turns to AHC. Read more

A Bronx Tale A Bronx Tale

By delivering 107 new affordable apartments and a much-needed grocer, La Terraza is playing a big role in revitalizing its Bronx neighborhood. Read more

Grassroots Effort Grassroots Effort

Harriman Hill brings housing options to New Hampshire resort town. Read more

NYC Council Passes Contentious Law

Affordable housing developers in New York City face a controversial new law that calls for the extensive reporting of wages and other data for projects receiving city funding. Read more

New Project-Based Subsidy to Preserve Affordable Rental Housing New Project-Based Subsidy to Preserve Affordable Rental Housing

HUD implements signature legislative initiative, the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. Read more

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