BuzzHouse: A Baker Tilly Podcast

Thinking about going solar for your next build? Or adding to your existing building? We discuss the benefits of adding solar to multifamily housing, the point in a construction project developers should plan to add solar features, the ideal (and not-so-ideal) candidate for solar and the available financing you can tap into.

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Two industry professionals join us to discuss the current state of the debt market. More specifically, COVID-19’s impact on underwriting changes and stress testing on construction loans; requests for forbearance; market rates; and what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are doing in the workforce housing space.

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There are 10.8 million extremely low income renters, but only four million homes that are both affordable and available to them. Dan Threet of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) shares key findings from the research team’s 2021 “The Gap” report, demographics of people facing severe housing shortages and housing trends he has taken note of over the past several reports. 

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In May 2021 President Biden released the proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – a 15% increase from FY21. If passed, the budget would provide significant investments in affordable housing.

We invited Denise Muha, housing advocate and Executive Director of National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) to explain the budget framework, next steps in Washington and overall outlook for housing spend. She also shares what long-term housing goals she is working on and NLHA’s top legislation priorities for the industry this year.

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With strong economic growth demonstrated in the second quarter of 2021, there are a lot of reasons to be optimistic about the multifamily housing sector. On this episode, we discuss the quarter’s trends as it relates to COVID-19, acquisitions and activity and the outlook for the coming quarter.

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From inflation to new legislation, there are a lot of changes in the market that are impacting multifamily housing deals. On this episode, we welcome Philip Porter of Enterprise Community Investment to share what developers need to be thinking about amid new bond deal laws, the fixed 4% tax credit rate, income averaging and state low-income housing tax credits. He shares how underwriting has changed over the past 12-18 months and gives his recommendations for developers to successfully tackle new projects within the current equity market. 

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On this episode, learn what funding sources state and local governments are receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and plans for how that money will be spent, as well as the strategies municipalities are using to drive housing and community development projects. As communities work to develop their spending plans, don’t miss an explanation of the five areas of eligible spending categories outlined by the U.S. Treasury.

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Our hosts welcome David Gasson, a housing advocate who consults with Congress members regularly on housing issues and policies, to share how recently proposed federal plans will affect the housing industry.

David opens the curtain to what is happening on Capitol Hill and the provisions being discussed in the bipartisan infrastructure deal, American Jobs Plan and Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, as well as the key takeaways of the requested HUD budget increase. Most importantly, David shares how you can become an advocate to help get legislation passed in Washington.

**Recording date: July 1, 2021

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Are you a public housing authority (PHA) looking to reposition for the very first time? Or maybe you’ve closed a deal but still have some PHA units in your portfolio and want to know your options? This episode takes a look at what repositioning is, how it’s different from recapitalization and what you need to do to get started. Listen to learn more about PIH Notice 2021-07 and what’s new in the world of repositioning. 

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Lumber prices have soared, tripling over the past 12 months forcing developers to adjust project plans and bids accordingly. As reported by the National Association of Home Builders, the price of an average new single-family home has increased by $35,872. Despite low interest rates, these high construction costs can be a game changer for a project’s bottom line. In this episode our multifamily housing specialists share how you can mitigate material cost increases, what you should think about if currently bidding a job or projecting a future bid, how to identify project scope items for efficiencies and when the lumber cost increase is expected to stabilize. 

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