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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
Energy Credits
IRS Fact Sheet 2009-10 lists new or expanded tax benefits for reducing energy use or creating new energy sources.IR-2009-44, Energy-Saving Steps This Year May Result in Tax Savings Next Year
Recovery.gov Wants your Input
So, you know the government is trying to help the economy with a stimulus plan. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act lays out a plan to address the crisis through unemployment and welfare expansions, tax cuts, and investments in infastructure, healthcare,...
New Data Show Rich-Poor Gap Tripled Between 1979-2006
Income Gaps Hit Record Levels In 2006, New Data Show Rich-Poor Gap Tripled Between 1979 and 2006 By Arloc Sherman "New data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) show that in 2006, the top 1 percent of households had a larger share of the nation's after-tax...
Foreclosure Resource Center
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has updated the Foreclosure Resource Center with valuable new information. This online information clearinghouse established in 2008 helps address local and regional challenges for communities. The site includes the latest...
The Challenge of Foreclosed Properties: An Analysis of State and Local Plans to Use the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Foreclosure Response: The Challenge of Foreclosed Properties: An Analysis of State and Local Plans to Use the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, 306 state and local governments provided action plans detailing how they...