Latest News

• NeighborWorks Nears 100,000 Units

  NeighborWorks America expects its network to reach 100,000 rental units mark this year. The organization, one of the largest sources of community development capital in the nation, reported that its members invested more than $1.3 billion into rental housing in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2011.

• California RDA Fight Continues

  Time is ticking on California’s redevelopment agencies. These agencies, which provide critical funding for affordable housing, are set to dissolve Feb. 1.

• Boston Capital Invests in Maine Project

  Boston Capital announced that it is investing in the construction of Pearl Place II, an affordable housing development in Portland, Maine.

• Interim President Joins LHFA

• Bill Seeks Extra LIHTCs for Irene-Damaged Areas

• Opening Up LIHTCs for Foreclosed Homes

Latest News

• GMH Gets Back in the Game

  Now that its “do not compete” agreement with ACC has run out—and wielding a sizable balance sheet—GMH is ready for an encore.

• Construction Loans Getting Pricier?

  The benchmark upon which construction loans are based hasn’t moved much in years and isn’t expected to move much this year. But construction loans may get more expensive all the same.

• Valger Leaves RCG Longview, Opens Equity Shop

  After almost a decade with one of the industry’s leading mezzanine firms, Dave Valger is branching out.

• Pop Quiz: Q&A With Freddie Mac Multifamily Chief David Brickman

• Freddie Readies ARM for Value-Add Deals

• How Long Can Low LIBOR, 10-Year Treasury Last?

Developers and Owners: Stand Up and Be Counted

If you develop or own affordable housing, don't miss the chance to tell the nation about your accomplishments! Complete this survey for an opportunity to be included in the April/May 2012 issue of Affordable Housing Finance magazine, which will have a special feature on the Top 50 affordable housing developers and owners. Survey must be completed by Feb. 3, 2012, and sent to Deputy Editor Donna Kimura at dkimura@hanleywood.com.
Click here to download the survey.

Don’t Miss the AFT Conference!

These days, it’s all about the deal. Who’s buying? Who’s selling? Who’s building? And who is the right capital partner to bring your vision to life? At the 2012 Apartment Finance Today Conference, April 2-3 at the Four Seasons Las Vegas, you will have an all-access pass to meet the money and make your business forecasts a reality. Register today!

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  Fannie Mae Looks Ahead

  Fannie Mae had a big year for affordable housing production in 2011, tweaking existing programs and introducing a couple of new ones, which should pay dividends in 2012.

• FHA’s Need for Speed

  Hoping to address its chief Achilles’ heel, the FHA will start a new pilot program in the spring charged with getting LIHTC deals done much more quickly.

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  Maine Hall Shows Its Worth

  Community Housing of Maine transforms an old dormitory building at the Bangor Theological Seminary into 28 apartments for low-income seniors.

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  Chaos in New Jersey

  Developers, administrators, and the courts continue to argue about the constitutional obligation of New Jersey towns to provide affordable housing.

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  Market Makers

  Though private-sector lenders have made inroads, the GSEs won’t cede much, if any, market share next year.

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  Marketing 101

  Developers of student housing have to start differentiating their marketing plans based on specific segments of the student population.

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  Austin City Limitless

  Employment growth, in-migration, and a dearth of new apartments are pushing high occupancy and rents in Austin.

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  Back in the Game

  Andrea Howard , SVP of multifamily investments, talk with Apartment Finance Today about Grubb’s tactics of late.

January/February Digital Edition

Check out the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Affordable Housing Finance with the new digital flipbook!

Nov/Dec Digital Edition

Check out the Nov/Dec issue of AFT with the new digital flipbook!