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Developing Real Estate in Rural Communities|Category :Rural, Development, Financing, Urban Planning

During this podcast session, Ms. Stephanie Smith will explain how to access capital for projects in rural communities, current market opportunities, and best practices to mitigate risk.

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  • Time: 55:12
  • Speaker: Stephanie Smith
  • Keywords: Rural, Development, Financing, Urban Planning

Topics Discussed:

  • Urban v. Rural Development

  • Best Practices to Follow When Developing in Rural Communities

  • Available Financing Programs

  • Trends


Federal Home Loan Bank Grant Funding|Category :Grants, Financing, Homeless, PSH, Homeownership, FHLB, AHP

Megan Krider, Manager of Affordable Housing and Community Development at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, speaks with us today about the benefits of leveraging the FHLB to acquire/rehab an affordable housing property, the programs they offer for developers, and how they assist developers who are providing permanent supportive housing or housing for the homeless.

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  • Time: 4:32
  • Speaker: Megan Krider
  • Keywords: Grants, Financing, Homeless, PSH, Homeownership, FHLB, AHP

Topics Discussed:

  • Scoring Criteria

  • Benefits to Leveraging the FHLB

  • Home-Ownership & For-Sale Housing

  • AHP Funding for Housing Focused for the Homeless


Using HUD and FHA for Housing Development|Category :Senior Housing, Assisted Living, Senior Living, Skilled Nursing, HUD, Financing, Opportunity Zones, Market Rate Development, Twinning, RAD, Healthcare

Ernest Benjamin will discuss the impacts of OZ (opportunity zone) financing, how a developer can leverage HUD for market rate development, and his outlook on affordable housing.

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  • Time: 11:20
  • Speaker: Ernest Benjamin, Chief Underwriter - Walker Dunlop
  • Keywords: Senior Housing, Assisted Living, Senior Living, Skilled Nursing, HUD, Financing, Opportunity Zones, Market Rate Development, Twinning, RAD, Healthcare

Topics Discussed:

  • Using HUD to Finance a Real Estate Project

  • Impact of Opportunity Zone on HUD Financed Deals

  • Using HUD for Market Rate Development

  • Senior Housing Financing

  • Twinning (4% and 9% tax credits)

  • RAD Development Case Study


Developing Housing for the Homeless|Category :Rapid Rehousing, Section-8, Permanent Supportive Housing, Homeless Shelter, Group Home, Mental Health, Healthcare, FQHC, OHFA, FHLB, HOME Funds, CHDO

Natalie McCleskey, Real Estate Development Director at ICAN-Housing During this podcast, Natalie will discuss how permanent supportive housing projects are funded, supportive services that complement the needs of this population, and how partnerships help to drive these types of projects.

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  • Time: 19:02
  • Speaker: Natalie McCleskey, Real Estate Director - ICAN-Housing
  • Keywords: Rapid Rehousing, Section-8, Permanent Supportive Housing, Homeless Shelter, Group Home, Mental Health, Healthcare, FQHC, OHFA, FHLB, HOME Funds, CHDO

Topics Discussed:

  • Supportive Programs

  • Permanent Supportive Housing

  • Rapid Rehousing

  • Getting Community Support

  • Impact on Quality of Life for Individuals without Homes

  • Mental Health Needs

  • Healthcare Services

  • Real Estate Financing

  • Absorption Rate


Advice for Structuring a Joint Venture as a Land or Property Owner|Category :Joint Venture, Community Benefits Agreement, Development, Crowdfunding, Financing, Legal, Affordable Housing, Race and Equity

Maia Shanklin Roberts is a trained Real Estate Attorney turned Real Estate Developer. In this session, Maia will outline best practices to help landowners and/or property owners think through the necessary steps needed to move a concept forward without forfeiting too much.

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  • Time: 25:02
  • Speaker: Maia Shanklin Roberts, VP, Real Estate Development
  • Keywords: Joint Venture, Community Benefits Agreement, Development, Crowdfunding, Financing, Legal, Affordable Housing, Race and Equity

Topics Discussed:

  • Community Benefits Agreement

  • When to Engage an Attorney

  • Importance of Site Control

  • Crowdfunding

  • Market Trends

  • Repositioning of Public Housing

  • Race and Equity in Housing


Valuing Commercial Real Estate|Category :Commercial Real Estate, Financing, Development, Residential Housing, Property Amenities

In this episode, we interviewed Ericka Simmons, MAI a licensed Commercial Appraiser and Adjunct Professor at American University. Ericka breaks down the various appraisal methods, what amenities actually add/drive value, residential v. commercial concepts, and how to engage with a commercial appraiser.

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  • Time: 11:59
  • Speaker: Ericka Simmons, MAI, MBA
  • Keywords: Commercial Real Estate, Financing, Development, Residential Housing, Property Amenities

Topics Discussed:

  • Appraisal Methodology

  • Commercial v. Residential Appraisals

  • Not all Property Amenities are Valued Equally

  • How to Engage an Appraiser

  • Market Trends