When the War Comes Home: Helping House Veterans
About 1.4 million veterans are considered at risk of homelessness due to poverty, lack of support networks and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or substandard housing. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, over 39,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. Below is a video highlighting the importance of providing housing support […]
GAHC Conference Tradeshow
The 20th Annual Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition Conference and Tradeshow took place in Savannah, Georgia March 29 through March 31, 2017. Throughout the conference, team members from Affordable Equity Partners, including Underwriting, Asset Management and Preleasing employees, are able to spend time networking with current customers, potential customers and industry leaders. On Wednesday, March 29, […]
2017 Affordable Housing Outlook
An article on Lancaster Pollard, published in early February, looks to the future of the affordable housing industry, calling on advocates in the political sphere to step up during the time of uncertainty. Explaining that there is still a strong demand for affordable housing, the article points to statistics that show that “the number of […]
Riverbend Estates Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Thursday, November 3, 2016, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Riverbend Estates, a new affordable housing community for seniors located in Washington, Missouri. Community leaders and development partners celebrated the commencement of construction along with the rest of the community. More than 75 community members attended the celebration, which included a brief program with […]
Celebrating 30 years of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Thirty years ago on October 22, 1986 President Ronald Regan signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 which created the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC). This bipartisanship victory closed tax loopholes, simplified the tax code and created the most important affordable housing production in American history. Today the program is as strong as ever, providing […]
Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition Conference
Last week, team members of Affordable Equity Partners attended the Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition in Savannah, Georgia. The event began on Wednesday, October 7 with choice of a golf tournament or cooking class. Thursday included three sessions educating attendees regarding management, construction and development of affordable housing, as well as a cocktail reception and trade […]
