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HUD Delays NSPIRE Implementation for Certain Programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced an extension of the compliance date for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) for select ...

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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for October Affordable Housing Training

During the month of October 2023, A. J. Johnson will be partnering with the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) training intended for re...

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Medical Marijuana - Is It a Fair Housing Issue?

Medically prescribed marijuana use is permitted in 37 states and the District of Columbia, specifically for medical purposes.  In addition, 18 states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Conn...

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GAO Study is Critical of HUD Oversight of the Housing Trust Fund Program

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked by members of Congress to examine the use and oversight of funds from the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program. In August 2023, the GAO publish...

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HUD Releases Study on Worst Case Housing Needs

The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has presented a report to Congress titled Worst Case Housing Needs. The report provides national data and analyzes the critical problems ...

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Applicant and Resident Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Screening for credit and rental history are common in multifamily rental housing - including affordable housing. The Fair Trade Commission recently issued new guidance for owners who use background c...

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Take Care When Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marketing Purposes

There is an emerging trend within the real estate sector involving the utilization of Artificial Intelligence, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and other similar products commonly refer...

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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for September Affordable Housing Training

During the month of September 2023, A. J. Johnson will be partnering with the MidAtlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for two training sessions intended for real estate professionals, p...

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