April 2015 Table of Contents

Grapevine
Come Together Affordable Housing Finance Come Together

A new conference for the AHF community will be born this Spring. Read more

The Buzz
Cottages Enable Low-Income Families to Become Homeowners in Mississippi Cottages Enable Low-Income Families to Become Homeowners in Mississippi

The first phase of the Baptist Town Cottages in Greenwood has created a neighborhood of 11 affordable homes. Read more

Study: Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing Pays Off in Virginia Study: Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing Pays Off in Virginia

Residents in energy-efficient affordable housing are saving more than $600 annually on their electricity bills. Read more

AHF Launches New Conference AHF Launches New Conference

AHF Live: Housing Developers Forum, which is slated for June 10-12 at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City, Va., will bring together industry stakeholders to provide solutions to the growing affordable rental housing crisis. Read more

Housing Policy
Bill Seeks to Establish Fixed LIHTC Rate

A bill to establish a permanent minimum rate for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) will be introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) and Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Read more

Features
Conifer Realty Stands Tall in Affordable Housing Industry AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Conifer Realty Stands Tall in Affordable Housing Industry

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the firm positions itself for the future with new developments. Read more

Top Developers Continue to Produce AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Top Developers Continue to Produce

After a healthy 2014, the top affordable housing developers see blue skies ahead for construction this year. Read more

AHF 50 Owners Stay Strong AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE AHF 50 Owners Stay Strong

Preserving and maintaining aging properties rank among the top concerns for owners in 2015. Read more

Pop Quiz
Pop Quiz With Moises Loza AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz With Moises Loza

Moises Loza, executive director of the Housing Assistance Council, discusses rural housing, growing up in a migrant farmworker family, and the experts he would seek out for advice. Read more

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