April 2013 Table of Contents

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The AHF 50: Leading the Way The AHF 50: Leading the Way

AHF reveals its annual lists of top developers, owners, and firms completing acquisitions and rehabs. Read more

Omni New York Undertakes Massive Rehab

The firm had a successful 2012, acquiring a 1,654-unit project and rehabbing a scattered-site portfolio in the Bronx. Read more

GHC Housing Partners Continues Steady Growth

The No. 4 owner on The AHF 50 completed 22 acquisitions in 2012. Read more

Gene B. Glick Co. Moves Back into New Construction

The Indianapolis-based firm is working on its first Safe Harbor project for low- and moderate-income residents. Read more

Pennrose's Growth Curve Pennrose's Growth Curve

The Philadelphia developer continues to build affordable units while branching out into other housing. Read more

Prestwick Makes Strides in Short Time

The firm, which has been around for less than five years, jumps to No. 13 on the developers list. Read more

Developer Expands Beyond Farmworker Housing

Coachella Valley Housing Coalition provides affordable multifamily and single-family homes for region. Read more

Beacon Communities Shows Its Diversity

The Boston-based firm is preserving one of the nation's most endangered properties. Read more

Lessons for Preserving Affordable Housing Lessons for Preserving Affordable Housing

Nonprofit National Church Residences finds the best ways to approach their rehab projects. Read more

Freddie Sees Record 2012 FREDDIE MAC Freddie Sees Record 2012

GSE did $3 billion in targeted affordable volume last year, though whether it can top that is all up to the FHFA. Read more

Court Case Shakes Up Historic Rehabs HISTORIC REHABILITATION TAX CREDITS Court Case Shakes Up Historic Rehabs

Investors are starting to change the way they structure their historic rehab tax credit deals. Read more

Pop Quiz with Denise Muha Pop Quiz with Denise Muha

The National Leased Housing Association executive director discusses RAD and the recent Bipartisan Housing Commission report. Read more

People: The Latest Industry News People: The Latest Industry News

Related Affordable names Matthew Finkle as its new president, plus other industry moves. Read more

Data Reveals Housing Needs Data Reveals Housing Needs

Recent industry reports continue to expose the dire need for more affordable housing. Read more

PHAs Feel the Impact of Sequestration

Sequestration hits the streets, and housing authorities make budget-cutting moves. Read more

Developer Raises the Bar in the Bronx Developer Raises the Bar in the Bronx

Blue Sea Development’s Arbor House is providing housing and a healthier lifestyle for low-income residents. Read more

Bipartisan Policy Center Calls for Elimination of GSEs

The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report Monday calling for the eventual elimination of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read more

Renters with Worst-Case Housing Needs Surge

Renter households with worst-case needs ballooned to a record 8.5 million in 2011, a dramatic increase from about 5.9 million in 2007. Read more

Key California Housing Bill Introduced

The California Homes and Jobs Act aims to create an ongoing funding source for affordable housing. Read more

Developer Goes Outside the Box Developer Goes Outside the Box

A former paper mill and box factory has been reimagined as affordable housing in Leominster, Mass. Read more

First LIHTC Pilot Program Loans Close First LIHTC Pilot Program Loans Close

CBRE HMF, Inc., reports closing the first loans under the FHA LIHTC Pilot Program. Read more

Seniors and Theater Co-star in New Development Seniors and Theater Co-star in New Development

Meta Housing's NoHo Senior Arts Colony combines seniors housing with a professional on-site theater. Read more

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