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FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $24.6 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants and $8 Million in Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Funding Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate! #housingtrends #pittsburghrealestate #pittsburghhousing #pittsburghrealtors #marketupdate #realestatetips #realestatenews #realestate #realtor #realestateagent

#ICYMI Verity Credit Union is proud to be part of Seattle's housing solution! Amidst the affordable housing crisis, we've joined a unique public-private partnership that's making a difference. Copper Way Housing Development is opening late this year in #Spanaway, Washington, and it will offer over 800 homes to low- to middle-income families. What sets it apart? The financing model! Our very own, Tonita Webb, DBA, CCE, CUDE, SPHR, Verity's CEO, emphasizes mission-driven financing – it's what credit unions were made for! Verity, alongside other Washington credit unions, supports the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF). Launched in 2020, it provides low-interest, long-term loans to bridge financing gaps for affordable housing projects. EIHF collaborates with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) to empower developers committed to affordable housing. Copper Way, our second project, will have 256 apartments, 80% with two or more bedrooms, and all reserved for those earning 60% or less of the area's median income. Be sure to follow this continuous story. Together, we build homes and strengthen #communities. 🧡 #VerityCares #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #CreditUnions #HousingHeroes Financial Times Next City The Seattle Times Seattle Business magazine SCORE Greater Seattle

How can we bridge the gap in affordable housing? Florida faces a growing challenge in providing affordable housing for its residents. The State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds are essential in addressing this issue. Each year, we advocate for maximum funding from these trust funds to support affordable housing programs. These efforts are pivotal in enhancing people's lives and ensuring a strong return on investment for our communities. Our focus is on demonstrating the value of these programs to lawmakers and securing the necessary funding to expand their reach. Additionally, the Florida Hometown Heroes housing program offers zero-interest downpayment and closing cost assistance. This is a fantastic resource for many—let's spread the word. Together, we can make a difference in solving the affordable housing crisis. #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #CommunitySupport #HousingTrustFunds #FloridaHousing

At the end of 2023, Baltimore launched two new programs: the House Baltimore Property Owner Engagement Initiative and the Flex Fund for Diversion and Rapid Resolution – to increase the availability of quality, affordable housing. 🏠👍 Check out this article to learn more. #MDrealestate #closingday #propertyrights #realestatelaw #settlementservices #titlecompany #titleindustry #usrealestate

The Core Companies proudly supports the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority’s recent resolution to place a bond measure on the November 5 general election ballot to raise $20 billion for the production and preservation of affordable housing throughout the nine Bay Area counties. As champions of sustainable and inclusive growth, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The BAHFA initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to build better communities and improve the quality of life for all residents. Key highlights of the BAHFA initiative: - $20 Billion Investment: A significant boost to affordable housing funding. - Regional Collaboration: Unified efforts across Bay Area cities and counties. - Comprehensive Support: Assistance for low- and moderate-income families, seniors, and vulnerable populations. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the housing crisis and build a more equitable future for the Bay Area. We encourage all our partners, stakeholders, and community members to join us in supporting this crucial bond measure on the upcoming ballot. Let's work together to ensure everyone has a place to call home! #BuildingBetterCommunities #AffordableHousing https://lnkd.in/gGNuCRqV

Today is #ScottishHousingDay This year, Scottish Housing Day focuses on Homes for Life and how the housing sector can better support people in later life as needs and priorities change. Here are some of the ways we have invested in our homes in the last 12 months to improve our customers lives. To find out more about Scottish Housing Day you can find out more: https://lnkd.in/eiuyxrJA #trust #trusthousing #socialhousing #scottishhousingday

INNOVATIVE solutions are required to address the ongoing LA affordable housing crisis. At SDS Capital Group, we believe private funding can unlock streamlined production and create more opportunities for communities in need. The SDS Supportive Housing Fund (SHF) finances permanent supportive housing without relying on taxpayer dollars for land acquisition and construction costs. This unique model creates a new path to cost-effective housing solutions, helping to reduce homelessness in California. Find out more about the Fund here: https://lnkd.in/gSDhfnvv #SDSCapitalGroup #ImpactFundInvesting #RealEstate #SocialImpact #ImpactInvesting #SHF #PermanentSupportiveHousing #PrivateInvestments #LAHousingCrisis #Over20YearsOfImpact

If you’ll be at Housing CA, let’s discuss what’s working, what isn’t and what’s missing in affordable housing.

LISC Community Research and Impact’s latest research brief explores the potential racial equity benefits of COPA (Community Opportunity to Purchase Act) and TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) policies and housing preservation strategies. https://lnkd.in/dHeVZqZ7     Low-income NYC neighborhoods of color saw 2x higher rates of eviction filings and housing violations in 2022-2023. What’s more, along with 31,000 severely distressed units, some 59,000 units in these neighborhoods may be in financial distress, with overleveraged owners potentially interested in selling.     #TOPA paired with fast, flexible preservation financing could help tenants and community preservation buyers rehab these buildings and improve housing quality in NYC neighborhoods of color, as has been the case with DC's TOPA. Read the brief and explore other resources on COPA and TOPA here: https://lnkd.in/dHeVZqZ7 

If you have heard about the new Montgomery County model for financing public and market rate housing together, please join this important discussion convened by HUD. No doubt this is one of the hottest topics in affordable housing! I am eager to share my story about how we got this done.