September 2016 Table of Contents

GRAPEVINE
Words Matter AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Words Matter

Should the low-income housing tax credit change its name? Read more

THE BUZZ
Maine Middle School to Reopen as Affordable Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Maine Middle School to Reopen as Affordable Housing

Hodgkins School Apartments will provide 47 units of affordable seniors housing in Augusta. Read more

Philadelphia Housing Police Outfitted With Body Cameras AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Philadelphia Housing Police Outfitted With Body Cameras

The department is believed to be the first public housing authority police with the devices. Read more

National Park Service Works to Preserve America’s History AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE National Park Service Works to Preserve America’s History

Largest federal program for historic rehabilitation helps create affordable housing. Read more

Jonathan Rose to Keynote AHF Live AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Jonathan Rose to Keynote AHF Live

Registration now open for Affordable Housing Finance's annual conference. Read more

LISC Names New CEO AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE LISC Names New CEO

Maurice Jones will replace Michael Rubinger as head of the organization in September. Read more

Affordability Problems Hamper Housing Recovery AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordability Problems Hamper Housing Recovery

Record number of renters cost-burdened. Read more

People on the Move 6.14.16 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 6.14.16

Catch up on the latest personnel moves at The Woda Group, Jamboree Housing, Dominium, and other affordable housing firms. Read more

People on the Move  7.28.16 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 7.28.16

Catch up on the latest hires at TCB, POAH, Dominium, Hunt Mortgage, and Lancaster Pollard. Read more

5 Ways to Optimize a Market Study AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE 5 Ways to Optimize a Market Study

Industry leaders offer advice for obtaining a strong market study for your next affordable housing deal. Read more

FINANCE
LIHTC Prices Climb and Climb AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE LIHTC Prices Climb and Climb

Syndicators report first-half results, look ahead to rest of 2016. Read more

Reis Launches Coverage of LIHTC Properties AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Reis Launches Coverage of LIHTC Properties

The firm's housing credit coverage commences with 176 counties in 45 major metros. Read more

Japan's ORIX Buys LIHTC Syndicator AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Japan's ORIX Buys LIHTC Syndicator

The acquisition of Boston Financial Investment Management boosts the firm's affordable housing business. Read more

Omni Holding Co. Acquires City Real Estate Advisors AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Omni Holding Co. Acquires City Real Estate Advisors

CREA will operate as an autonomous business with its current team. Read more

HOUSING POLICY
Major Housing Assistance Reform Bill Passes Congress AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Major Housing Assistance Reform Bill Passes Congress

The bill makes changes to the project-basing of housing choice vouchers. Read more

Cantwell, Hatch Introduce Second Round of LIHTC Legislation AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Cantwell, Hatch Introduce Second Round of LIHTC Legislation

The new bill seeks additional improvements to the housing credit program. Read more

Affordable Housing Is the Glue That Holds Everything Together AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Affordable Housing Is the Glue That Holds Everything Together

Former HUD secretaries Henry Cisneros and Mel Martinez call for a LIHTC expansion. Read more

SPECIAL FOCUS
Rescue Mission AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Rescue Mission

Community strategies emerge to preserve affordable housing. Read more

Rehab Sets Bar in Detroit Neighborhood AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Rehab Sets Bar in Detroit Neighborhood

GHC Housing Partners upgrades units, amenities, and services at Bicentennial Tower. Read more

RAD Helps Reposition Struggling Property AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE RAD Helps Reposition Struggling Property

New Jersey property is one of the first Component 2 deals using PBRA. Read more

Chicago Property to Be Preserved Under City’s SRO Ordinance AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Chicago Property to Be Preserved Under City’s SRO Ordinance

The NHP Foundation will rehabilitate the Mark Twain Hotel, maintaining its affordability. Read more

POP QUIZ
Pop Quiz With Patrick Costigan AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz With Patrick Costigan

The affordable housing veteran discusses the prospects of a RAD expansion. Read more

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