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AEI Housing Experts Release Plan for Winding Down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
At an event Tuesday at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), several housing experts discussed their proposal to eliminate the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and privatize most of the housing finance system.
Grants Support Housing That Attracts Qualified Personnel for Community-Development
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), in partnership with the Rasmuson Foundation, announces $2 million in Teacher Health Professional and Public Safety Officer Housing (THHP) grants to support housing construction in four rural Alaska communities.
WHEDA Awards $13.4 Million statewide in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch today announced the award of more than $13.4 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund affordable housing developments across Wisconsin.
Ver Helst Joins North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
Kayla Ver Helst has joined the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency as director of public affairs.
Chairman Peter Anastos Steps Down; Lincoln Merrill, Jr. Appointed as Chair
Board Chairman Peter Anastos announced his retirement at the Board of Commissioners’ February 20 meeting.
CohnReznick Publishes 2017 Housing Credit Equity Market Survey
CohnReznick has published the results of its annual Housing Credit equity market survey. Based on data from 36 national Housing Credit syndicators and direct investors, CohnReznick estimates a 2017 gross equity volume of $15.1 billion. This volume represents a 10 percent reduction from the 2016 level.
Rhode Island Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking for Renovations at Oxford Place and Oxford Gardens
Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI 1st District) and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza today joined RIHousing and nonprofit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) along with supporters and residents at a ceremonial groundbreaking for renovations to take place at Oxford Place and Oxford Gardens affordable housing complex.
Paint – South Dakota Campaign Seeking Volunteers
"Paint – South Dakota” is underway and South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is seeking volunteer painters and nominations for houses in need of painting.
North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program Accepting Applications
The North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through April 1, 2018, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
DCHFA Closes First HUD Level I 50/50 Risk Share Transaction by Financing the Preservation of 176 Affordable Units in Ward 8
DCHFA closed on its first U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Level I 50/50 Risk Share 542 (c) loan to finance the preservation of 176 affordable units at Woodmont Crossing Apartments (2327 Good Hope Road Southeast).
Ten Downtown Development District Rebate Projects Announced
Ten downtown revitalization projects in Laurel, Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington have been selected for Delaware's Downtown Development District Program rebates, with $4.3 million in rebates leveraging $53 million in total investment, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced Monday.
