Financing Affordable Housing.

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Housing affordability is a pressing issue with widespread implications. This course delves into the history and dynamics of U.S. housing markets, exploring the factors behind declining affordability. Students also study the affordable housing sector's evolution, with a focus on financing rental and for-sale properties. Topics encompass financial analysis, rent and income limits, project capitalization, low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), equity sources, gap funding, and strategies for bolstering affordable housing supply.