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Young Adults, Boomers and Families Drive Rise of Class B Apartments
Cash-strapped Millennials, retiring Baby Boomers and middle-income families are driving demand in less expensive Class B multifamily apartments. Class B
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Public Housing REAC Inspections: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Public housing authorities are often concerned about federal REAC inspections of their properties. And they should be, since their scores
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How 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
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How to Keep ‘High Turn Time’ from Hobbling Your Public Housing Authority
No one managing a public housing authority wants units to remain vacant too long, a challenge known as a “high
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Moving 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.
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From 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.
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When Management of Public Housing Inventory Gets ‘Lean’
Management of public housing inventory is key to driving customer value and keeping auditors happy.
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Why 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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Inspector Gadget: How Mobile Inspections Will Save You Time and Money
Inspections can cost a lot of time and money, whether you’re performing them to keep residents safe, maintain unit condition
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The Waiting Game: Best Practices for Managing Your Public Housing Waiting List
To be a top player in the waiting game for housing authorities, you must make your open list accessible to
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E-Filing: When Public Housing Files Find a New Home
E-filing your client files and going electronic offers many benefits for any public housing authority. But you’ll need strong project management.
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You’re Hired: Setting Your New Commissioner Up for Success
Wondering how best to onboard a new commissioner to your PHA? Develop an onboarding plan, conduct tours and set up key meetings. Learn more.
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How to Ensure a Successful RAD Conversion
Interested in converting your public housing units? Follow these four steps to ensure your RAD conversion is as smooth as possible.
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Housing Authority Software: How to Choose the Right Stuff
Agencies today can live or die on their housing authority software. For agency employees in particular, these systems are vital
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Process Improvement Initiatives Help You Do More with Less
If you’re a housing authority director, you must find efficiency gaps in your organizations and then determine how to streamline
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Grab Your Magnifying Glass: A Guide for New Executive Directors
Are you ready to take over the captain’s seat — and ensure you’re steering your ship in the right direction?
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Preparing for an Effective Housing Audit
As public government entities, housing authorities routinely experience housing audits from multiple funders and regulators. Going through an audit isn’t
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Acing Your Audit: Finding the Right Mix of Financial Expertise
For your agency to meet these stringent requirements, your finance team needs to be made up of experienced individuals with
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Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Says Affordable Housing Is More Critical Than Ever
Jonathan Reckford is not your typical non-profit CEO: Before his current tenure, he worked for Fortune 500 companies, including Goldma
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The Importance of a Strong Auditor-Client Relationship
A strong auditor-client relationship creates a winning combination in which your auditor provides better advice and your authority can spend