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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 2004. 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 2004
Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004 Poses New Requirements for Calif. Not-for-Profits
By Diane Rubin, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Finalizes New GSE Housing Goals
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Military Housing Bonds Enjoy High Ratings
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
What the Elections Mean for Housing
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
November 2004
Inflation and the Bond Market
By Lauren Deneka, D.A. Davidson & Co.
Former HUD Secretary Martinez Proposes Recovery Bond Program for Florida
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Met 2003 Affordable Housing Goals
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Moody’s Expects Rating Stability for State Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Programs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Demand for Tax-Exempt Status Grew Consistently Over the Past Decade
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Forges Ahead to Improve the LIHTC
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
October 2004
Straight-Line Depreciation May Be Required to Meet Bond Rehabilitation Test
By Lani Yee, Novogradac & Company LLP
Pennsylvania Capital Fund Securitization Moves Ahead
By Sheldon L. Schreiberg and Christine Waldmann Carmody, Pepper Hamilton LLP
California Housing Bond Trends Mirror National Trends
By Wendy Dolber and Lawrence Witte, Standard & Poor's
Housing and the White House
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
September 2004
Private Activity Bonds Secured By a Tax Increment Pledge
By Kent Davis and Andrea de la Fuente, Newman & Associates
CDLAC Moves to Open Window Application Process, Implements Program Changes
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Prevailing Wage Law Chills Affordable Housing Development in California
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Prevailing Wage: California and Beyond
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
August 2004
New IRS Guidance on Low-Income Set-Aside Requirements
By Richard J. Moore, Esq., Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Program Appears Strong But Bond Applications Decline In Texas
By Jeff Crozier and Shonnie Wright, Novogradac & Company LLP
Compromise Found in San Francisco, Amended Bond Measure Added to November Ballot
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Snow Extends 'Make Available' Provision, Congress Considers Extending TRIA
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Where Should Affordable Housing be Sited?
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
July 2004
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds: Market Snapshot
By Lauren Deneka, D.A. Davidson & Co.
OFHEO Reports on GSEs as Overhaul Legislation Stalls in Congress
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
MBA Examines Terrorism Insurance Role in Commercial and Multifamily Debt
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Of Myths and Dreams: Homeownership Can Become a Nightmare
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
June 2004
IRS Guidance on Problematic Provisions in Partnership and LLC Agreements
By Jeff Wagner, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
CDLAC Proposes Open Window Application, Other Changes to Bond Program
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Publishes Ruling Regarding Tax-Exempt Status and Partnerships with For-Profit Corporations
By Diane Rubin, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Maryland Proposes Changes to Multifamily Housing Programs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
NCSHA Leads Effort to Improve LIHTC and Housing Bond Programs
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
May 2004
GAO: Role of LIHTC, Other Incentives to Preserve Maturing HUD Properties
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
NCSHA and Other Issuer Groups Meet With Treasury on Circular 230
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Not Your Average Housing Bond Transaction: Military Privatization Offers New Market for Experienced Developers
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Unresolved Year 15 Issues Beg For Guidance
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
April 2004
Freddie Mac Announces New Flexible Multifamily Financing Options
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
California Awards Proposition 46 Funds
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Strategic Implementation of Traditional Tools for Community Development - Federal Empowerment Zones and Renewal Communities
By Linda B. Schakel, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP
Another Round of Analysis as the GSE Debate Continues
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Rental Housing Continues to Get Little Respect: Federal Tax Code Provides Over $12 in Subsidies for Homeownership For Every $1 for Rentals
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
March 2004
Research Shows State Budgets Still Strained, Alaska to Use Housing Agency Bonds to Fill Gap
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Texas Law Amends Property Tax Exemption, Mandates Income Method for Appraisals
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
CDLAC Sets Caps, Goals for 2004 Bond Allocation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Bush's Proposed Budget to Extend Liberty Bond Program
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Low-income Renters Left Behind in Proposed FY 2005 Budget
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
February 2004
Federal Reserve Study Adds Fuel to Fiery Debate over GSE Regulation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Publishes List of FAQs Regarding Record Retention Requirements for Tax-Exempt Bond Transactions
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Prudential Mortgage Capital, Red Stone Form Partnership to Finance Low-Income Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Ginnie Mae Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Announces New Bonds
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Presidential Candidates' Positions on Housing Vary
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
January 2004
Overlapping Regulatory Restrictions on Multifamily Housing Projects
By Justin Cooper, Esq. and Charles C. Cardall, Esq., Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Structuring a Synthetic Fixed Forward SWAP Transaction on a Multifamily Variable Bond Execution with 4% LIHTCs
By Hal Rose & Michael Schantz, Capri Capital
OFHEO Imposes Corrective Actions and $125 Million Penalty for Freddie Mac for 'Accounting, Management Misconduct'
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Support Brings Wins for Housing
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP