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Articles by Jeff Hamann
We answer common questions about HUD multifamily loans, helping developers and investors better understand HUD’s financing programs.
- For Developers
- Jul 24, 2022Is a Bridge-to-HUD Loan Right for You?Bridge-to-HUD financing offers a way to take advantage of some of the highest-leverage, longest-term loans in the multifamily sector, even when timing is an issue.
- Jun 30, 2022Zoning and Affordable HousingZoning has significant implications for affordable housing. Find out what to pay attention to, and how zoning laws may change over time.
- Jun 28, 2022Does Dave Chappelle Have a Problem With Affordable Housing?Maybe, but that doesn’t seem to be what motivated the comedian’s tirade against a housing development earlier this year.
- Jun 21, 2022Top 5 Amenities for Affordable Housing PropertiesRead our list of five key, impactful amenities most affordable housing providers can offer at little to no cost.
- Jun 15, 2022Who Finances Workforce Housing?While this critical property sector is eligible for some HUD financing, many other solid loan options exist.
- Jun 8, 2022Affordable Housing's Surprising Impacts on Property ValuesOne of the most commonly cited reason for homeowners to rally against affordable housing development is the belief that it will cause their property values to plummet. That may not be true, however.
- Jun 7, 2022What Is Tax Increment Financing?Tax increment financing, or TIFs, are a government-sponsored vehicle for boosting redevelopment or regeneration, typically within a struggling urban area.
- May 31, 2022California Rent Control: Smoke Without a Fire?Despite many industry analysts warning of a multifamily apocalypse across California, the state’s rent control laws do not appear to have had the predicted impacts.
- May 30, 2022The Difference Between Brownfield and Greenfield DevelopmentsA brownfield development is any project built on land that has previously been developed, while a greenfield development is a project that will occupy a space that has not been previously developed.
- May 25, 2022Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Discrimination in HousingFrom early 2021, HUD began interpreting the Fair Housing Act to ban discrimination based on these protected classes. What does that mean for your multifamily property?
- May 19, 2022How Trended Vs. Untrended Rents Project a Multifamily Property's Rental IncomeWhen looking at the revenue a multifamily property will provide over the long term, there are two different ways to project your property’s rental income: trended rent and untrended rent.
- Apr 28, 2022Rising Construction Costs' Affordable Housing ImpactsLabor shortages, supply chain issues, and rising material costs are all impacting the development of new affordable housing nationwide.
- Apr 17, 2022Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Affordable HousingAffordable housing investments can be lucrative for a variety of reasons. Check out the top five benefits of putting money into the sector here.
- Apr 6, 2022Preparing for Your Next HUD AuditIf you own an affordable property with a HUD-backed loan, you need to be prepared for this intensive annual review.
- Mar 9, 2022Top 10 REAC Inspection DeficienciesHUD’s published list of most common issues for inspections offers insights in how best to prepare your affordable housing asset for its next check-up.
- Feb 18, 2022RAD for PRAC ConversionLearn about the HUD program to transition properties operating under Section 202 PRACs into RAD, or rental assistance demonstration, assets to provide greater long-term stability to communities and residents.
- Feb 18, 2022HUD Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC)A project rental assistance contract, or PRAC, is an agreement that enables the owner of HUD Section 202 properties to receive project rental assistance funds.
- Feb 4, 2022What Is the HUD Exchange?The HUD Exchange is a comprehensive online platform that provides tools, resources, and contact information for the organizations and individuals that partner with HUD.
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