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Novogradac & Company LLP publishes the Housing Bond Report, a monthly newsletter on low-income housing tax-exempt bonds. The following is a list of articles published in the Housing Bond Report for 2003. If you are interested in receiving an individual subscription or a copy of any of these articles, please contact products@novoco.com. You can also mail your request to Products Desk , Novogradac & Company LLP, 246 First Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.
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December 2003
Coalition Continues to Pursue Revision to Recapture Bond Requirements
By Fred H. Copeman, Tax Credit Investment Advisory Services Ernst & Young LLP, and Robert Rozen, Washington Council Ernst & Young
Alaska Housing Agency's Issuer Rating Upgraded to ‘AA’
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
S&P Revises Section 8 Rating Criteria
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Freddie Mac Lender Designation to Target Affordable Multifamily Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Housing Bubble: About to Burst or Riding a Thermal?
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
November 2003
Acquisition/Rehabilitation Financing; a Critical Business Segment of the Multifamily Industry
By Michael Schantz, Capri Capital Associates LLC
Moody's Surveys Variable Rate Debt Issued by HFAs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Standard & Poor's Reports on Third Quarter Ratings Activity
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Fannie, Freddie Release '02 Mortgage Data
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Tennessee Revises Multifamily Bond Program Description
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Fannie Releases Performance Figures in Midst of Congressional Scrutiny
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Regulating the GSEs - The Devil is in the Details
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
October 2003
Martinez, Snow Support Regulatory Reform for Housing-Related Government Sponsored Enterprises
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
CDLAC Continues Its Commitment to Rental Housing - Volume Cap at All-Time High
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Federal Housing Finance Board, Bush Administration Urge FHLBs to Reach Accord on SEC Registration
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
commentary:Overhauling Bond Programs
By Martin Bershtein, Esq., CPA, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Surveys Find Significant Support for Affordable Housing
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
September 2003
Federal Housing Finance Board's Proposed Rule May Discourage FHLBs Investment in Housing Finance Agency Bonds
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
COMMENTARY: The Next Bump in the Road
By Martin Bershtein, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Michigan Announces $162 Million Bond Sale, HOME TEAM Funding
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Moody's: Outlook for State HFAs Changes to Stable from Positive in Wake of Declining Profits, Threats of State Raids
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Indiana Issues More than $28 Million in '03 Bond Volume
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Idaho Agency Reports Record Bond Issue
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Vigilance Needed to Offset Effects of States’ Cost Increases and Budget Cuts
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
August 2003
Mid-Year Ratings Data Reflect Ailing Economy, Growing Challenges for Housing Market
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
RHS Changes Rural Rental Program to Increase Secondary Market Participation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS' ACT Panel Releases Second Report
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New York Receives Third Consecutive Boost in Liberty Bond Authority
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
United We Stand: Housing Advocates' Strength Depends on Industry Cooperation
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
July 2003
Finding the Right Fit: How to Choose a Bond Financing Structure
By Richard Gerwitz, Newman & Associates
Pooled Bonds, it's a Good Thing
By Victor L. Hoskins, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
Harvard Study: Essential Function Bond Use on the Rise
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Makes Permanent Programs to Hasten Dispute Resolutions with Taxpayers
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Finding Perfect Opportunities in an Imperfect Market
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
June 2003
Choosing an Issuer of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds: Post Closing Considerations
By Charles C. Cardall, Esq. and Justin S. Cooper, Esq., Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
IRS Proposes Rule Change to Private Activity Bond Definition
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
CharterMac Releases Figures for First Quarter ‘03
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS TE/GE Advisory Committee Meets, Names New Members
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Housing Industry Targets HANF, Response Largely Negative
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
May 2003
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Issuer of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds
By Charles C. Cardall, Esq. and Justin S. Cooper, Esq., Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Section 202 Changes Spur Activity
By Sheldon L. Schreiberg and Scott E. Fireison, Pepper Hamilton LLP
States Seeking to Close Budget Gaps To Raid HFAs, Moody's Predicts Higher Risk of Rating Downgrades
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Ginnie Mae To Release of Certain Loan-Level Data on Mortgage-Backed Securities
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Affordable Single-Family Legislation: Some Ask, Too Much of a Good Thing?
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
April 2003
Recession, Budget Concerns Top S&P's Credit Concerns
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Valuing Assets: Impact of Favorable Debt Financing on LIHTC Properties
By Byron Lea, MAI, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Chapters Regarding Tax-Exempt Bond Now Available in IRS Manual
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Legislative Status
Full Plate of Housing Bills: Something for Everyone
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
March 2003
Colorado Section 202 Prepayment Project Utilized Bank-Qualified Private Placement
By Susan Juroe, Esq.
California's First Bond Round Oversubscribed by $54 Million
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Municipal Debt Refinancing Act - Refund in Advance Available on Most Tax-Exempt Government Bonds
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Mayors Endorse Tax Credit, Bond Boosts for Economic Growth
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Scrutiny Focused on GSEs Size, Strength, Soundness: Conclusions Mixed
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Variety of Affordable Housing Programs Needed for Nation's Well-Being
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
February 2003
Will the Fun Ever Start? Rating Agencies Warn of More Worries Ahead for Housing Bonds
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
California Budget Battle Continues - Bond Issue, Redevelopment Funds Take Center Stage
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Maine Unveils First Program to Utilize $12 Million Bond Issue, Targets Renovation and Repair of Senior Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
VHDA Gets Bond Boost for Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Bush Dividends Proposal: Potential Adverse Effects on Real Estate Tax Credits
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Watching and Waiting on the Dividend Exclusion
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
January 2003
Affordable Housing Developers Take Advantage of Record-Low Interest Rates
By Richard Gerwitz, Newman & Associates
State Elections Results Are a Mixed Bag
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Bloomberg Unveils Initiative to Build 25 Percent More Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Expands Arbitrage Outreach Efforts
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
State Deficits Taking Aim at Tax Credit Projects
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP