EPA Solicits Owners/Property Managers for Leadership Group

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Multifamily Team is reaching out to affordable multifamily housing building owners and property managers to participate in a leadership group. Expected to meet about six times per year, the group’s purpose will be to:

Establish a forum for peer exchange on issues related to energy efficiency, emissions reduction and the electrification of affordable multifamily housing;
Learn about ENERGY STAR affordable multifamily offerings and provide input into new and existing resources and certifications; and
Contribute to the thought leadership in the industry by sharing models and approaches to energy efficiency and electrification, externally and within the group.

Please email Mike Powers with RE Tech Advisors if you are interested in joining the Affordable Multifamily Housing Leadership Group.

HUD Releases HOME Monthly Reports

HUD has announced that the latest HOME Monthly Reports, as of November 30, 2024, are now available. Why it matters: These reports are crucial for Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) to effectively track and manage their housing initiatives. Details: The bottom line: These reports empower PJs to optimize their housing strategies, ensuring effective use of resources and […]

Ginnie Mae’s FY24 Annual Financial Report

Ginnie Mae has released its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Annual Financial Report, and the numbers and initiatives are making an impact. Here are a few key takeaways:

Workforce Housing Debt Financing Updates

The northeast regional affordable housing community had the opportunity to receive an update on agency executions for workforce housing from PGIM’s Michael Lostocco at the NH&RA Fall Developers Forum. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have developed voluntary programs aimed at addressing housing affordability, particularly for middle-income renters.

FHFA Unveils Enterprises’ Three-Year Plans to Improve Housing Opportunities for the Underserved

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will seek to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for manufactured housing and continue addressing liquidity needs for first-time homebuyers, among a host of activities outlined in plans published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).