Capitol Connection: Housing and legislative updates

Listen in as Bob Moss and David Gasson, principals with MG Housing Strategies, join Beth Mullen, CohnReznick’s Affordable Housing practice leader, to discuss critical legislative updates for the LIHTC industry. This month’s conversation explores the potential timing and framework for a standalone tax bill; whether affordable housing is likely to be included in new legislation; and an immediate need for affordable housing advocates to contact legislators.

Affordable housing: An ESG standout

We are delighted that, for the second consecutive year, an affordable housing organization is being recognized as one of CohnReznick’s Gamechangers in ESG! The 2023 ESG Gamechanger affordable housing winner, Eden Housing, was scored on several key criteria inclusive of stakeholder engagement, progress against measurable ESG goals, strategy, governance, and more.

As one of the 2023 winners, we will be developing a case study video that showcases Eden Housing’s compelling ESG and business sustainability story. With filming and editing getting underway over the next few weeks, we are on countdown to sharing that content with you later in Q1.

Stay tuned for more information > 

Real Estate Pulse Survey results: What industry trends are shaping strategies?

As we embark on a new year, now is a good time to take stock of real estate’s top trends – and make sure you’re considering how they impact your business. Explore the results of our recent Real Estate Pulse Survey, in which over 100 industry professionals – spanning commercial real estate (CRE), affordable housing, and construction – weighed in on their top priorities.

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6 economic impacts to navigate in 2024

Over the last three years, the housing credit industry has endured unprecedented challenges to its operations, impact – and, at times, viability. Thankfully, the challenges have not proven to be insurmountable and, by all measures, have not resulted in a reduction in investment. Access the What’s Next section (pages 16-18) of the 2023 Affordable Housing Credit Study for a look into the six broader economic challenges and opportunities the affordable housing industry, and the community development sector at large, will face in the coming year.

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• PLUS: For a comprehensive overview of how to use the 2023 study, access the on-demand recording of our recent webinar, LIHTC Property Performance: Trends and Analysis.​

Registration now open: New Markets Tax Credit Summit 2024

Mark your calendars! CohnReznick’s 23rd Annual New Markets Tax Credit Summit is coming – an industry-leading educational and networking event for the NMTC community. Connect with fellow NMTC industry participants and advocates, as well as members of CohnReznick’s New Markets Tax Credit practice, to discuss the latest on tax reform, ideas, opportunities, and challenges for the NMTC program.

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8 key takeaways for large-scale scenario modeling and analysis in Excel

Knowing how to effectively run scenarios across a portfolio of investments in Excel is a common challenge. In our recent webinar, CohnReznick’s Financial Modeling & Decision Analytics team discussed how to utilize scalable financial modeling techniques to perform large-scale scenario modeling and analysis in Excel.

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Decarb DC Summit registration open

Join CohnReznick ESG Leader Jenny Brusgul in February at the Decarb DC Summit, a transformative conference that will explore the critical theme of decarbonization in the built environment and its profound impact on economic resilience. Hear from industry professionals on pivotal topics such as tax credits and incentives, compliance, and understanding best practices to decarbonize real estate.

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In case you missed it:

• Update on new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports
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Catch us on the move

Our team will be attending several exciting industry events over the next few months. Reach out to the CohnReznick team member listed below to schedule time to connect.

January

• AHTCC 2024 Annual Meeting (Jan. 24-25 | Charleston, SC): Cindy Fang, CPA, Partner, Project Finance and Consulting
• 2024 NMHC Annual Meeting (Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 | San Diego, CA): James P. Martinko, CPA, Office Managing Partner - Bethesda

February

• National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) - 2024 Mid-Year Meeting (Feb. 7-9 | Palm Springs, CA): Karen Smith, CPA, Audit Partner
• NH&RA Annual Meeting (Feb. 20-24 | Palm Beach, FL): Marshall Phillips, Principal, Project Finance and Consulting Practice Leader
• Illinois Affordable Housing Forum (Feb. 26-27 | Chicago, IL): Jeffrey Dowd, CPA, Partner