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Multifamily Podcast
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Podcast October 20, 2021
Philanthropy in Affordable Housing with Eileen Fitzgerald
While it may not always be obvious, philanthropic efforts play a major part in affordable housing. Let's hear how. More
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Podcast September 28, 2021
Housing Choice Vouchers with Eva Rosen
Housing vouchers are a cornerstone of U.S. federal housing policy, offering aid to more than two million households around the country. More
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Podcast September 15, 2021
Pandemic Housing Shifts with Sam Khater
In this episode, Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater is back to talk about macro and microeconomic trends in the housing market and some of the implications for rental housing. More
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Podcast August 18, 2021
Racial and Housing Inequalities with Jacob Faber
Redlining and decades-old housing policies have limited upward mobility and created housing inequalities for many communities. More
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Podcast July 30, 2021
2021 Midyear Outlook with Sara Hoffmann
2021 is shaping up to be a solid year for the economy and multifamily housing market. More
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Podcast June 23, 2021
Tax Credit Programs with Michael Novogradac
Learn more about how national tax credit programs are having a notable impact on community development. More
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Podcast June 11, 2021
Rental Markets Around the World with Jenny Schuetz
How do rental markets differ around the globe? More
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Podcast May 26, 2021
Delve Development Tool with Sidewalk Labs
In the midst of a severe affordable housing shortage, every unit counts. Learn how this company, Sidewalk Labs, is innovating to make a difference in multifamily developments. More
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Podcast May 18, 2021
2021 Ivory Prize with Kent Colton
Learn about housing affordability innovations and grassroot initiatives from this year's Ivory Prize finalists. More
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Podcast May 5, 2021
Rental Assistance and the Affordability Gap with NLIHC
No state has an adequate supply of affordable rental housing for the lowest income renters. More
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Podcast April 7, 2021
Thai Town with Chancee Martorell
In this episode, Corey and Steve talk with Chancee Martorell, the founder and executive director of Los Angeles' Thai Community Development Center. More
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Podcast March 24, 2021
The Psychological Moment with Chris Herbert
How are changing housing preferences, lifestyles, diversity and the pandemic affecting rental markets? More
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Podcast March 10, 2021
Real Estate Trends with Jeff Berenbaum
What are the lingering impacts of 2020 for housing, apartments and the broader commercial real estate market? More
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Podcast February 18, 2021
Mobility and Opportunity with David Williams
Location matters. This episode looks at the relationship between opportunity, economic mobility and equitable development. More
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Podcast February 3, 2021
Demystifying Real Estate with Cedric Bobo
Many high-school students can't see a pathway to becoming real estate owners, investors and developers in their own neighborhoods. More
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Podcast January 20, 2021
Do-It-Yourself Landlords with Ryan Coon
DIY landlords manage nearly half of all rental units, however they have limited access to tools and resources to manage their rental properties. More
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Podcast January 7, 2021
Main Streets with Dr. Mindy Fullilove
In this episode, we take a virtual walk down Main Street and look at why they're so important to communities, why they may be at risk and what can be done about it. More
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Podcast December 31, 2020
2020... That's a Wrap!
Steve and Corey look back at 2020 and note a few of their favorite things including books, music, TV and movies, as well as podcasts. More
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Podcast December 15, 2020
Farmworker Housing in Central Washington
Farmworkers are a small portion of the housing market. Their complex housing needs highlight both seasonal and regional affordability issues for rental housing. More
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Podcast December 7, 2020
Renter Affordability with Kevin Burke
Renter affordability remains a curious topic in the face of the pandemic. More
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Podcast November 13, 2020
Consumer Sentiment with John Shipala and Elizabeth Moesle-Walton
Understanding consumer sentiment, in the midst of a pandemic, is a challenge. More
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Podcast October 28, 2020
Supportive Housing with Debbie Burkart and Cristian Ahumada
Permanent supportive housing combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people. More
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Podcast October 12, 2020
Community Development with Ron Moelis
Learn more about how mixed-income and mixed-use housing helps to create vibrant communities. More
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Podcast September 22, 2020
Community Impact with Carlton Eley
Urban planning initiatives, such as the development of our national highway system, often have long-term effects on a community's economic growth and equitable development. More
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Podcast August 7, 2020
Multifamily Outlook with Sara Hoffmann
The first half of 2020 is essentially the tale of two economies. The unprecedented nature of this crisis will impact the housing market, but to what extent is still unknown. More
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Podcast July 30, 2020
Affordability Strategies with Jenny Schuetz
Learn more about strategies for increasing affordable housing amid the COVID-19 economic crisis. More
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Podcast July 8, 2020
Housing Recovery with Emily Hamilton
Recent zoning changes in Minneapolis and Oregon are furthering the conversation about how to tackle housing affordability. More
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Podcast June 17, 2020
Affordability Challenges with Carol Galante
Addressing the affordability crisis will require innovations that extend beyond just building more inventory. More
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Podcast June 3, 2020
Strong Foundations with Katherine McKay
Everyone benefits when families have affordable, stable housing. More
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Podcast May 14, 2020
The New Green Bond Impact Report
Our green initiatives support workforce housing, contribute to building sustainable communities and encourage positive social and environmental practices. More
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Podcast May 8, 2020
Housing Development with Mike Kingsella
Solving the housing shortage involves understanding complex, local housing policies and how they affect supply. More
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Podcast April 16, 2020
Ivory Prize Winners with Kent Colton
Learn about some of the innovations and grassroots initiatives from this year's Ivory Prize winners. More
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Podcast April 9, 2020
Small Multifamily Properties with Andrew Jakabovics
Small properties are a critical source of affordable multifamily rentals. More
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Podcast April 1, 2020
10,000... and counting!
As a way of saying thank you to our listeners, we want to share some of our fun moments that didn't make the cut. More
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Podcast March 31, 2020
Social Impact Investing with Bobby Turner
Education, health care and community stability and are a driving force for social impact investing. More
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Podcast March 11, 2020
Workforce Housing Preservation with Brad Andrus
Live from the Optigo 2019 conference! Learn how Bridge Investment Group helps acquire, operate and preserve affordability in high-need markets. More
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Podcast March 2, 2020
Rental Trends with Whitney Airgood-Obrycki
Vacancy rates continue to be low and the cost to rent is on the rise. So how do these factors contribute to rental demand? More
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Podcast January 31, 2020
Macro Trends with Sam Khater
Real estate prices impact the average renter and homeowner, whether they realize it or not. More
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Podcast January 22, 2020
Multifamily Fundamentals with Jamie Woodwell
Low mortgage rates, strong property price appreciation and a larger multifamily debt market. Will we see more of the same in 2020? More
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Podcast January 8, 2020
Changing Demographics with Jung Choi
Children living with their parents and parents living with their children. Two different ends of the housing spectrum, but both trends are greatly affecting homeownership across the country. More
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Podcast December 26, 2019
Multifamily Trends with Chris Herbert
Is housing affordability a supply problem or an income distribution problem? More
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Podcast December 6, 2019
Legal Perspectives with Toger Swanson
Live from Optigo 2019! Toger Swanson from Kutak Rock LLP joins Steve and Corey to discuss affordability challenges and emerging trends in the multifamily market. More
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Podcast November 14, 2019
The Ivory Prize with Kent Colton
There is a lot happening at the grassroots level to address housing affordability that many people don’t know about. The Ivory Prize helps to raise awareness and supports these innovations. More
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Podcast October 29, 2019
Tax Credits with Michael Novogradac
Learn about the history of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program – from its inception to today – and the role it has played in the affordable housing market. More
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Podcast October 22, 2019
Oregon Affordable Housing with Margaret Salazar
Rural and urban challenges, homelessness, veterans and workforce housing development – Oregon has an ambitious statewide housing plan to address these and other affordable housing issues. More
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Podcast October 18, 2019
Small Balance Loans with Catherine Evans and Meg McElgunn
In just five years, the SBL program has funded more than 10,000 loans, totaling over $25 billion in volume. So what is the impact on local communities? More
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Podcast October 11, 2019
Out of Reach Report with Andrew Aurand
For many low-wage workers, rental housing is often too expensive. So why can’t everyday people afford affordable housing? More
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Podcast September 26, 2019
California Community Development with Mary Kaiser
40 million residents, rural and urban landscapes, and homelessness. Just a few of the factors in California's affordability crisis. More
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Podcast September 18, 2019
Diminishing Affordability with Kevin Burke
A lot of people think about rental affordability as a big city issue. So what is the correlation between population growth and affordability? More
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Podcast September 4, 2019
Natural Disasters with Gina Thompson
What are the impacts of natural disasters on the multifamily housing market? More
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Podcast August 21, 2019
Construction and Development with Andrea Ponsor and Adam Cohen
How can innovative construction methods such as modular and manufactured housing help close the supply gap? More
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Podcast August 8, 2019
Housing Supply Shortage with Mike Kingsella
How does the overall shortage of housing supply contribute to the affordability crisis? More
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Podcast July 24, 2019
Public Housing with Keely Stater and Kelly McElwain
How does Public Housing relate to educational outcomes, health partnerships and employment trends? More
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Podcast July 10, 2019
Minnesota Affordable Housing with Warren Hanson
Minnesota has been at the forefront in trying to get ahead of the affordability challenge. More
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Podcast June 26, 2019
Opportunity Zones – What's Next?
Can tax relief incent individuals and investors to benefit unrelated communities? More
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Podcast June 14, 2019
Preserving Public Housing through RAD
Listen in as hosts Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber discuss RAD with Tom Davis, Director of the Office of Recapitalization Program at HUD. More
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Podcast May 22, 2019
How Do We Close the Gap?
Listen in as hosts Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber address rental affordability with Andrew Aurand, vice president for research at NLIHC. More
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Podcast May 8, 2019
Tenant Protections in Manufactured Housing Communities
Listen in as Steve and Corey discuss the challenges to fully implementing tenant protections in Manufactured Housing Communities. More
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Podcast April 24, 2019
Green Improvements in Workforce Housing
Listen in as hosts Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber discuss our Green Advantage® program and provide insights into cost-effective green practices for workforce housing. More
PodcastNovember 10, 2021
Millennial Housing Patterns with Hyojung Lee
What's happening with millennial housing patterns and are they really all that different from other generations?
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