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How The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Federal Tax Credits for Housing

by Taylor Williams

By Lisa Lim, member, real estate & housing specialist, Rosenberg & Estis PC On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB) into law. The legislation represents one of the nation’s most sweeping tax, spending and regulatory shakeups in decades, touching everything from border enforcement to energy. The passing of the bill also marked a significant step in addressing the nation’s worsening housing crisis, as well as the need for community reinvestment. Policymakers have long debated the best ways to incentivize the construction of affordable housing, spur economic development and preserve historic buildings. The BBB was designed, in part, to meet those goals by expanding and permanently extending key federal tax credit programs, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) and the Historic Tax Credit (HTC). In this article, we address what each of the legislative impacts are for each of those programs and assess their ramifications on the broader U.S. housing market. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits At the most basic level, the BBB gives states more money to support affordable housing by permanently increasing the amount of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) they receive by 12 percent. These …

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Partnership Breaks Ground on $254M Affordable Housing Project Near Downtown Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development and Artspace Projects Inc. has broken ground on the Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments, a $254 million affordable housing project that will be located on a city-owned tract at 366 Rockaway Ave. near downtown Brooklyn. The property will offer 283 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom formats that will be reserved for renters earning between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income. The Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments will also feature a 28,000-square-foot cultural arts center with a 3,440-square-foot, multi-purpose performance, rehearsal and studio space for community arts groups. Various city housing agencies and authorities have committed nearly $100 million in subsidized financing for the project, construction of which is expected to be complete in 2027.

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CBRE Negotiates Sale of 240-Unit Residences at Brentwood Apartments in North Providence

by Taylor Williams

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Residences at Brentwood, a 240-unit apartment complex in North Providence. Built in 1987, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 692 square feet. Amenities include an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center and a clubhouse. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller, Massachusetts-based Taymil Partners, in the transaction. The buyer was FPA Multifamily.

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Northmarq Provides $53.7M Refinancing for Multifamily Community in Folsom, California

by Amy Works

FOLSOM, CALIF. — Northmarq has provided a $53.7 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Fairmont at Willow Creek, a garden-style apartment community in Folsom. Joe Giordani, Alex Kane, Brendan Golding and Alvin Cao of Northmarq originated the financing for the borrower, CWS Capital Partners. The transaction was structured with a five-year term and full-term interest-only payments. The loan features a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio and a 35-year amortization for sizing purposes. Located at 200 S. Lexington Drive, Fairmont at Willow Creek features 260 one- and two-bedroom apartments with custom kitchens, in-unit washers/dryers and private patios or balconies. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, fitness center and dog park.

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Partnership Opens 50-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Development in Los Angeles

by Amy Works

LOS ANGELES — A partnership between John Stanley Inc. and Concerned Citizens Community Involvement known as Southside LA Housing Partners has opened a new affordable seniors housing development in South Los Angeles.  John Stanley Inc. and Concerned Citizens Community Involvement co-developed the community, Serenity Apartments, which totals 50 units reserved for residents age 62 and older with incomes at or below 30 to 60 percent of the area median income. Nine units are reserved for individuals who require mobility accommodations, with five designed for residents with hearing and vision disabilities and 36 reserved for previously homeless seniors. One unit is reserved for an onsite manager.  The property, formerly known as Southside Seniors, is situated on land provided by Southside Church through a land lease.  Trillium will manage Serenity Apartments. Amenities at the community include a lounge, courtyard with a barbecue area, kitchen, computer lab, gym and laundry facilities. The development also features 1,600 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 100-car garage.  In partnership with R4 Capital Funding, Western Alliance Bank invested $22.2 million in tax-exempt and taxable construction-to-permanent multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance the project. 

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Landmark, Manulife Investment Complete 860-Bed Student Housing Development Near Florida State University

by Abby Cox

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and Manulife Investment Management has completed The Mark Tallahassee, an 860-bed student housing development near the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee. The development team for the project included Dwell Design and Landmark Construction. Located at 675 W. Lafayette St., the development comprises three mid-rise buildings offering 202 fully furnished units ranging in configurations from studio to six-bedrooms. The property also offers VIP penthouse-style units with upgraded technology and appliance packages, as well as oversized common rooms with pool tables. Amenities include an 8,900-square-foot rooftop clubhouse with a pool and sun shelf overlooking the Doak S. Campbell football stadium; a fitness center with a cold plunge and sauna; 24-hour study lounge; gathering space with a grilling station; fire pits and a Jumbotron; and an additional outdoor fitness center. The Mark Tallahassee was fully leased ahead of FSU’s 2025-2026 academic year. 

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Industry ATX Delivers 23-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based developer Industry ATX has delivered Industry SOMA, a 23-unit affordable housing project in Austin’s South Menchaca neighborhood. The townhome-style residences are housed and are reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. Units have an average size of about 1,100 square feet. Mark Odom Studio designed the project, construction of which began in fall 2022.

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Landmark, Manulife Open 890-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Connecticut

by Taylor Williams

STORRS, CONN. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and Manulife Investment Management has opened The Standard at Four Corners, an 890-bed student housing community located near the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. Designed by Dwell Design, the property offers 392 fully furnished units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include an academic lounge, 24-hour study rooms, a fitness center, resort-style pool and spa, jumbotron lawn, outdoor gaming areas, fire pits, grilling stations and a clubroom. The property also features 14,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

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CrownPoint, Crossroads Break Ground on 125-Unit Multifamily Project in Randolph, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

RANDOLPH, N.J. — A partnership between two developers, CrownPoint Group and Crossroads Cos., has broken ground on a 125-unit multifamily project in Randolph, about 40 miles west of New York City. Designed by Comito Associates and known as Liberty Village, the development will feature townhouse-style residences that will be housed within 11 buildings across a 14.5-acre site. The property will have 25 affordable housing units. Amenities will include fitness center, multiple social lounges, a golf simulator, children’s playroom and a business center with work pods and meeting areas. Completion is slated for summer or fall of 2026.

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Hunneman Arranges $11.8M Sale of Boston Apartment Complex

by Taylor Williams

BOSTON — Regional brokerage firm Hunneman has arranged the $11.8 million sale of a two-building, 14-unit apartment complex in the Brookline area of Boston. According to Apartments.com, the property at 10-12 Greenway Court was originally constructed in 1915 and exclusively offers two-bedroom units. Carl Christie and Dan McGee of Hunneman represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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