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HUD Cooperative Purchasing, Piggybacking & Simplified Procurement for PHAs | D3G Expertise

HUD’s cooperative purchasing and piggyback clauses let PHAs use existing competitively awarded contracts to cut costs, speed procurement, and ensure compliance. D3G provides 30+ years of HUD expertise, offering Environmental Reviews, Capital Needs Assessments, energy audits, and contract guidance to help PHAs succeed with RAD,

5 Strategic Reasons to Consider a RAD Blend

Explore five strategic reasons Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) should consider a RAD/Section 18 blend. From accessing higher rents without strict justification criteria to qualifying as a Small PHA, and prioritizing strong resident protections, this repositioning tool offers financial and operational flexibility. Learn how your PHA

Unlocking Affordable Housing Through Public-Private Partnerships

Dominion Due Diligence Group (D3G) empowers housing authorities and developers through Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), HUD’s RAD program, and LIHTC strategies to deliver impactful, sustainable affordable housing. With expertise in RAD consulting, Capital Needs Assessments, Environmental Reviews, Energy Compliance, and Cost Reviews, D3G guides projects from

5 Benefits of RAD You Might Be Overlooking

Discover 5 overlooked benefits of HUD's RAD program, including strong resident protections, flexible use of capital funds, stable Section 8 funding, access to new financing sources, and reduced regulatory burden, making RAD a smart repositioning strategy for PHAs.

5 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing Section 18

Explore five key questions to help determine eligibility, required documentation, and how to make the most of TPVs.

Review, Don’t Redo: Reclaiming the Power of HUD’s MAP Strategy

HUD’s MAP program was designed for fast, efficient housing loan approvals, but has become bogged down by bureaucracy. Rob Hazelton urges a return to its original “Review, Don’t Redo” approach, trusting qualified partners, streamlining processes, and restoring speed to affordable housing development.

Welcome Katie Berler to D3G’s Housing Preservation Team

Katie Berler has joined D3G as Lead Repositioning Advisor, bringing nearly 16 years of HUD experience and deep expertise in public housing repositioning. Her recent leadership at HUD’s Special Applications Center strengthens our Housing Preservation Services team and enhances our ability to guide PHAs and

The Housing 5: Key Terms PHAs and Developers Need to Know

Learn 5 key terms every PHA should know about RAD repositioning, including RAD rents, CHAP, DDTF, and CNA, with guidance from D3G experts.

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