Service coordinator salaries present challenges for workers, providers, residents: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2023
A new report finds that the average annual salary for full-time affordable housing service coordinators could make it difficult for providers to recruit new workers, could result in residents experiencing...
Government shutdown could derail momentum of legislation benefiting senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2023
A government shutdown would suspend a wide range of government programs, furlough federal workers and freeze momentum on several legislative priorities supported by the senior living industry.
Mandatory rent control would undermine housing goals, says provider coalition including ASHA
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2023
Mandatory rent control and rent stabilization policies like the ones under consideration by the federal government “have proven time and time again to increase rents, reduce the capital needed to boost...
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
Inspections of HUD-assisted and insured housing begin under new rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development now has the authority to inspect public housing under the final rule for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, or NSPIRE.
Tackle housing affordability with existing bipartisan solutions, coalition tells Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2023
A coalition including the American Seniors Housing Association and 18 real estate-related organizations is encouraging members of Congress to pursue solutions to increase the housing supply in all markets,...
Catholic Housing Management sets itself apart from Catholic Health Services with new brand, website
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2023
After operating for three decades under the umbrella of Catholic Health Services, Miami-based Catholic Housing Management is stepping out on its own with a new brand and new website.
Lack of investment in affordable senior housing could mean more older adults ‘moving to the streets’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 21, 2023
Maintaining funding levels at current levels through a continuing resolution would be a setback that could have negative consequences for affordable senior housing.
More news for Friday, April 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2023
Pew highlights broadband challenges, opportunities in affordable housing … Older adults receive almost 200 weekly unwanted landline calls: study … Sabra Health Care REIT to move HQ to nearby building...
HUD updates guidance on services, supports for Section 202 housing
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2023
The Department of Housing and Urban Development updated guidance this month aimed at enhancing the use of supportive programs for seniors living in Section 202 housing.