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Effective BABA Compliance for Affordable Housing

BABA compliance is creating new administrative challenges for affordable housing developers, especially as waiver delays, supply chain constraints, and draw requisition requirements collide with tight construction and financing timelines. This paper explores how predictable waiver administration, preconstruction compliance planning, and controlled change order management can

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Rural Housing Preservation: Integrating RAD Reform, Opportunity Zones, and USDA Modernization

Rural housing preservation is entering a new era of feasibility. With RAD reform, Opportunity Zone modernization, LIHTC flexibility, and emerging USDA updates, developers now have stronger tools to structure financeable, repeatable affordable housing transactions in rural communities.

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5 Things to Know About How D3G Is Streamlining the CNA Process

D3G is streamlining the Capital Needs Assessment process by expanding team capacity, enhancing workflows, and investing in proprietary tools that improve efficiency from field inspection through final report delivery. Learn how these efforts support faster turnaround times, reliable reporting, and long-term capital planning.

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D3G Recognized with 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™

Cigna Healthcare® has selected D3G as a recipient of their 2025 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

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GRRP – Why HUD Must Execute Now to Preserve Affordable Housing

HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) is open again—but the rules have changed. With Notice H 2026-01 effective March 1, 2026, most awards shift from grants to 1% surplus cash-flow loans, MACs are eliminated, and owners now carry the burden of assessments, scope development,

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RAD-O-Matics: Not as Straight-Forward as They Seem

A RAD conversion without debt or equity with minimal to no rehab is often referred to as a "RAD-o-Matic" that typically results in improved financials and ongoing operations from the subsidy swap. While not securing debt or equity and not needing to navigate a major

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Accurate Utility Allowance Calculations: Imperative for LIHTC Deal Viability and Financial Sustainability

Utility allowances can make or break a LIHTC deal. A small UA error can reduce allowable rents, shrink NOI, and cut loan proceeds, while underestimating UA can trigger noncompliance and refunds. With energy costs volatile, accurate forecasting matters more than ever. Learn the four IRS-approved

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RAD for PRAC Glossary: Key Terms, Acronyms, and Definitions

A quick-reference glossary of essential RAD for PRAC terminology, covering core HUD concepts, documents, roles, rent tools, and reserve requirements—to help owners and partners align from early planning through Conversion Plan submission and closing.

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