Join us and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston for a day dedicated to the
latest issues in the multi-family housing market. Topics to be covered include current
demographic and market trends affecting multi-family housing, navigating "Year 15" issues for project owners and partnerships, affordable housing preservation, and funding opportunities.
Registration for this event is $45 for the morning session and free for the afternoon Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston training. The fee includes continental
breakfast, breaks and lunch. Registration closes Friday, May 1. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here for driving directions. The closest parking areas are the High/Hanover parking garage and the Sheraton Hotel lot. Both of these locations charge $1/hour. Visit ParkPortsmouth.com for information about additional parking in the area and parking rates.
Tentative Agenda
8:00-8:30 Registration
8:30-8:45 Welcome by Dean Christon, Executive Director of New Hampshire Housing
8:45-9:45 New Hampshire's Changing Demographics and What It Means for the Market/
Preserving Aging Housing Stock
George Reagan, Program Administrator, Housing Awareness Program
Andrew Boyle, Director, Asset Management
Chris Miller, Managing Director, Management & Development
New Hampshire's demographics are changing, and at the same time, much of the state's older affordable housing stock is facing preservation challenges. How do these factors affect the housing market, and what are the policy implications? New Hampshire Housing staff will discuss the latest data, financing programs, and policy initiatives.
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:15 Panel Discussion: Year 15 Issues
Moderator: Bill Shanahan, President, Northern New England Housing
Investment Fund
Panelists: Roslyn Poznansky, Director of Asset Risk Management at
RBC Capital Markets' Tax Credit Equity Group
Robert Tourigny, Executive Director, NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire
Kenneth Viscarello, Esq., Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA
Hear varying perspectives and experiences regarding the end of the 15 year investment period and strategies to keep investment partners involved.
11:15-12:00 Multi-family Financing Opportunities
Julian Morgan, Program Manager, Multi-family Business Development
Jim Menihane, Director, Housing Development
New Hampshire Housing staff will review the latest financing oppportunities available to multi-family housing developers.
12:00-1:00 Lunch/Networking
1:00-2:15 Affordable Housing Program Application Training by the Federal Home Loan
Bank of Boston (first half)
This training is offered for our housing partners, developers, members, and other stakeholders interested in applying for funding in the upcoming 2015 AHP funding round. In this session you will learn ways to maximize your success in applying for funding, how to use the online AHP Application, and ask staff questions regarding your project and the application process.
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-4:00 Affordable Housing Program Application Training by the Federal Home Loan
Bank of Boston (second half)