News and Analysis
March 28, 2025
The Rescission of the CRA Final Rule and Implications for Multifamily Stakeholders
By Jeffrey Promnitz Jeffrey Promnitz is a CEO, doctoral scholar, and advocate for the intersection of real estate ROI and affordable housing. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Zeffert & Associates, a nationally recognized leader in multifamily compliance. This editorial presents a compliance-focused and strategic industry perspective and is not intended to constitute legal […]
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March 23, 2025
Critical Analysis: The DOJ’s Withdrawal (March 2025) of ADA Guidance and Its Impact on Multifamily Affordable Housing
By Jeffrey Promnitz Introduction The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently withdrew eleven guidance documents related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many of which were designed to provide clarifications and best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. While DOJ guidance documents are non-binding, they have long played a vital role in helping […]
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February 21, 2025
Calling all creatives! Request for Proposals (RFP) to make the next best brand video!
Executive Summary There are six sections to this RFP, which is a formality in our quest to source the next person/company to produce a brand video. To help you with your submission, we are interested in simply creating the best brand video, so stick to the deadlines and submit what is going to make a […]
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February 20, 2025
HUD Layoffs: A Possible Blow to Affordable Housing, Disaster Relief, and Organizational Resilience
The recent directive for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reduce its workforce by over 4,000 employees has raised alarms among stakeholders, particularly amid a national housing crisis (Reuters, 2023). This significant reduction—representing nearly half of HUD’s staff—not only jeopardizes vital affordable housing initiatives and disaster relief efforts but also offers […]
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February 18, 2025
NAHMA Educational Foundation Releases Annual Report 2024
The National Affordable Housing Management Association Educational Foundation has released its Annual Report for 2024.
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January 2, 2025
Understanding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Understanding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) Jeffrey Promnitz Introduction The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is a critical component of affordable housing development in the United States. This federal tax incentive encourages investment in the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing by providing tax credits to developers. This comprehensive overview will delve into […]
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