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Building Capacity

MARCH IS HOME to the first day of spring—a day that is also the Persian New Year. And as in most Eastern cultures, this transition between the gloom of winter and the dawn of a rejuvenating season is marked by food. Lots and lots of foo More

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FHA Takes Bigger Role in Financing Apartments

But its latest lending criteria make supporting market-rate rental a challenge. More

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Fast Forward: The Future of the GSEs and the Multifamily Industry

All eyes are on Congress in 2011 to see what might happen to Fannie Mae and... More

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Treasury's Renewable Energy Grant Program Set To Expire At Year's End

Time is quickly running out to use a powerful federal incentive aimed at greening residential and commercial properties. More

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When Unknown Challenges Strike, Be Prepared

Whether regulatory and legislative issues, economic fluctuations, or natural disasters, some things are outside of an owner/operator's control. Or are they? More

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Megacommunities Continue to Attract, Stymie Apartment Owners and Developers

Multifamily apartment owners and developers weigh placemaking and economies of scale against the increasingly complex operations and vocal opposition to the creation of megacommunities. More

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Ford Foundation Commits $200 Million to Smart Growth Planning

Initiative will promote regional alignment of housing, infrastructure, and transit planning. More

Strong Defense

WITH CHALLENGED VACANCIES and rental incomes, many apartment owners just want... More

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Four Communities to Receive Federal Help to Reduce Sprawl

Government agencies will help Louisville, Ky.; Montgomery County, Md.; Las Cruces, N.M.; and California create more sustainable land-use and transportation patterns. More

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Finding Shelter

Faced with plummeting prices and an exodus of investors, the market for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) is at a historic nadir. More

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