Market Trends: Strategies for a Softening Market
Panelists at this session will share ways to evaluate market conditions, discuss the impact, if any, of the subprime crisis, and share strategies for developing in high-cost areas, meeting the challenges of condo conversions, serving the elderly and other populations with special needs, and dealing with falling credit prices.

Partnering with HUD – Why Do it?
When taking on a partner, many aspects of the relationship must be considered. FHA-insured mortgages, Section 202 redevelopment, HAP assumptions, Section 236 IRP decopulings:  these are a few common vehicles that allow for increased development of affordable housing and make for very advantageous public private partnerships. This panel is a must-attend session for all interested in hearing first-hand stories of amicable and successful partnerships, how developers are pairing up with HUD and a frank discussion of the expectations of each.

The Partnership at Work: Marrying HUD Subsidies with LIHTC Equity
While the LIHTC goes a long way in helping to make the development and preservation of low-income rental housing possible, it can stretch only so far. Often, developers must seek additional assistance to further their reach and to reduce debt burden, making projects attractive and feasible. One way is to layer LIHTC equity with HUD subsidies. Join us as we discuss what developers need to know when planning to include HUD assistance in development and operating budgets, take a look at some successful transactions and the techniques employed, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls and development delays.

Roundtable Discussion
So you've decided that a partnership with HUD is a viable option for your development - what's next?  Hear from experienced developers and HUD representatives the steps involved in successfully integrating HUD assistance into your project.  This interactive session will expand upon topics introduced in the previous two panels, present case studies and success stories, and provide an opportunity for attendees to get answers to their questions about partnering with HUD.

Panelists to include:
James D. Branson
Director, Jacksonville Multifamily HUB

Robert W. Reavis, Jr.
Director, Atlanta Multifamily HUB

The Art of Negotiation
Ask any successful developer, negotiating a deal is an art, integral to the development of a project and can go a long way in saving time and money. From project concept to completion, developers can expect to interact with a number and variety of entities, including sellers, city and state planning agencies, housing agencies, investors, lenders and contractors.  Attend this session to learn the skills and strategies that will lead to achieving the best price and terms on a deal that leaves all parties satisfied.

Controlling Construction Costs
Experts on this panel will share their perspectives on ways to meet the challenges of skyrocketing land, construction and operating costs, and the effect that soft markets, competition and credit pricing are having on LIHTC projects.

Righting a Project Gone Sideways – Getting Back on Track
Working with state housing agencies on a proactive approach to building multifamily homes can increase accessibility, maximize energy efficiency, promote universal design, ensure compliance, and keep development on track and on schedule. But not all projects go smoothly. The experts on this panel will provide examples of how projects can be and have been derailed and how they can and were brought back to a successful finish.

Dynamic Duos: What Coupling Credits Can Do for Your Project
Tune in as we take apart the components of a real-life project and see how RETCs and LIHTCs were coupled, resulting in its successful finish. Layer by layer we will investigate what went into the project—the skills and strategies needed, what investors expected and received, and the up and down sides of pairing credits that needed to be considered, as well as other issues brought about by this dynamic duo. A must-attend session for all those interested in maximizing their project by getting the most out of this pairing.

Debt & Equity: The Building Blocks of Your Project
Sit in on this special two-hour session for an in-depth and comprehensive discussion on two of the most important aspects of your LIHTC project.  The first hour, led by experienced investors and lenders, will address the debt and equity markets and take a look at what 2008 has to offer. Will prices continue to drop or level off, will yields continue their upward trend and how are finance agencies dealing with the heat generated from late summer’s subprime mortgage crisis? Hour two promises to be more interactive, fueled by questions from the audience. Our expert panelists will expand on the specifics that interest you and provide answers to all your burning questions.