November-December 2021 Table of Contents

BREAKING NEWS
LIHTC Provisions Added to Build Back Better Act AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE LIHTC Provisions Added to Build Back Better Act

An increase in the 9% cap and reducing the bond test are included in the House plan. Read more

THE BUZZ
Former New York Orphanage Site Becomes Senior Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Former New York Orphanage Site Becomes Senior Housing

The $42 million development builds on the Sisters of Charity's vision for the site. Read more

Columbia Residential’s Khalil Dies AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Columbia Residential’s Khalil Dies

He grew the firm from a one-man shop to one of the nation's leading affordable housing companies. Read more

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 2022 Multifamily Volume Caps Announced Multifamily Executive Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 2022 Multifamily Volume Caps Announced

At least 50% of the government-sponsored enterprises’ business must be mission-driven affordable housing. Read more

DEVELOPMENT
Developers Continue to Face Escalating Costs, Labor Shortages AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Developers Continue to Face Escalating Costs, Labor Shortages

Communication with subcontractors is a priority in today’s environment. Read more

FINANCE
Rhode Island Makes a Push for Workforce Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Rhode Island Makes a Push for Workforce Housing

A new program is providing loans to help finance units for renters between 80% and 120% of the AMI. Read more

SPECIAL FOCUS
Creating Affordable Housing in Rural America AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Creating Affordable Housing in Rural America

Developers are tackling a need for affordable housing for the homeless, families, and farmworkers in rural communities. Read more

AHF Announces 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE AHF Announces 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

Hope Manor Village in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood wins overall best development. Read more

POP QUIZ
Pop Quiz With Eric Shaw AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz With Eric Shaw

The head of the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development discusses the moves his agency is making, his most valuable skills, and what he listens to in the car. Read more

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