Posts Tagged ‘Housing Authority’
4 Key Technology Trends for Real Estate in 2022
At a glance Schedule a free consultation with our team today The full story: A surprising outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the mass adoption of technology by a wide range of industries and sectors — including real estate. As cases start to rise again globally, more property owners and operators, developers, builders and…
Read MoreTax Update: New Guidance on New York’s Pass-Through Entity Tax Credit
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Hot off the press: on August 25, 2021, New York State issued a Technical Memorandum[1] that provides guidance on its pass-through entity tax. First, let’s take a step back On April 19, 2021, New York State’s 2021─2022 Budget Act was signed into law. The Budget Act includes…
Read More7 Key Real Estate Insights for Q2 2021
It has been an exciting and busy quarter for the real estate market. Scroll down for a special look into Multi-Family and Self-Storage Values. In residential real estate, affordability for residential housing is strong, with four quarters of growth in a leading residential housing indicator. We expect positive trends to continue over the next year.…
Read MoreWorkshop: GASB 87 – The New Lease Accounting Standard, What You Need to Know
Got questions about GASB 87? Watch the video as expert, Jason Parker, explains what you need to know and do about GASB 87. In the video, we highlight the differences between GASB 87 and previous accounting standards for state and local governments. You’ll get details on the asset types and contracts that may be scoped…
Read MoreHUD REAC Inspection: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Public housing authorities are often concerned about HUD REAC inspections of their properties. And they should be, since their scores on the Real Estate Assessment Center assessments are tied to HUD funding and eligibility for innovative Housing and Urban Development programs like Moving to Work. Your PHA starts with 100 points, and it’s your job…
Read MoreHow Public Housing Authorities Can Improve Important Lease-Up Rates for Voucher Users
Resource-strapped public housing authorities often struggle to maintain healthy lease-up rates for their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. Most agencies say the optimal voucher use rate would be about 95 percent to 98 percent of the vouchers issued. But in some major cities, the average use rate hovers around 90 percent. And it can take…
Read MoreMoving to Work Program: Why Your Housing Authority Should Apply
Explore the Moving to Work (MTW) program, which is a perfect fit for housing authorities looking to change their business models.
Read MoreFrom School to Senior Housing: Property Redevelopment Transforms a Neighborhood
The property redevelopment of the former Henry A. Hunt School into affordable senior housing is proof one project can have a big impact on a community.
Read MoreWhen Management of Public Housing Inventory Gets ‘Lean’
Management of public housing inventory is key to driving customer value and keeping auditors happy.
Read MoreWhy Your Housing Authority Needs Project Charters
Explore the whys and hows of public housing authority project charters — from the initiation of complex projects to their completion.
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