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Follow 5 Strategies to Maximize First-Year LIHTC Credits

June 11, 2025 | Eric Yoo
Site managers play a critical role in maximizing credits by aligning certifications, lease-up timelines, and documentation with IRS rules. 
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How to Handle Unit Transfer Requests Without Triggering Noncompliance

May 14, 2025 | Eric Yoo
Transfers are sometimes necessary to support resident stability, accessibility, or safety, but that doesn’t mean every request can be approved without review. By taking a few key steps before approving a household transfer, you can avoid costly mistakes and make sure your site stays on track. 
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HUD Further Delays Certain Provisions of HOME Final Rule, Including Tenant Protections

April 29, 2025 | Eric Yoo
Although most of the rule became effective on April 20, 2025, HUD postponed the effective date of two significant provisions until Oct. 30, 2025: the rule’s green building subsidy revisions and its expanded tenant protection requirements, both of which will be subject to additional public comment before taking effect.
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Avoid 5 Fair Housing Pitfalls When Setting Amenity Rules

March 31, 2025 | Eric Yoo
From pools and saunas to game rooms and fitness centers, amenity spaces are an attractive selling point for many sites. These shared areas not only can the enhance quality of life for residents, but can also carry a range of risks that managers must navigate. These risks include health and safety concerns, potential liability from injuries, and fair housing compliance.
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How to Count Income of Student Household Members Under New Rules

February 27, 2025 | Eric Yoo
Download: MODEL_STUDENT-FINANCIAL-AID-AFFIDAVIT_0325.pdf
We’ll break down the new HOTMA methodology, explain the two categories of student financial assistance, and show you how to calculate what counts as income. We’ll also go over considerations for applicants with Section 8 assistance versus those without.
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HUD Releases Final Rule for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program

January 30, 2025 | Eric Yoo
The most significant update to the HOME program since 2013, the rule aligns rental limits and strengthens tenant protections.
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Use FAQ to Introduce Prospective Residents to LIHTC Program Housing

December 30, 2024 | Eric Yoo
Download: TCHMI_0125-MODEL-FORM.pdf
Clear up confusion between tax credit housing and other federal programs.
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Consider 5 Items When Negotiating Rooftop Leases

December 2, 2024 | Eric Yoo
Rooftop leases offer owners a chance to align financial objectives with sustainability and innovation. With careful planning, rooftop leases can transform underutilized spaces into valuable assets and access new revenue streams while contributing to affordable housing’s resilience and environmental goals.
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Best Practices for Implementing an Integrated Pest Management Program

October 30, 2024
IPM is the gold standard for protecting your site and residents from pests.     One of the biggest challenges for owners and managers is pest management. Especially when fall begins and the weather turns colder, pest activity changes as many species seek warmth, shelter, and food. Changing weather patterns, diminishing food sources, and the […]
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Avoid 10 Pitfalls When Responding to Sexual Harassment Complaints

September 23, 2024
Be prepared to respond effectively when a tenant accuses a staff member.  
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