Affordable Housing

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course provides you with an overview of the housing segment, predominantly multifamily rental, within the real estate industry. Both market-rate developments/properties and low-income/affordable developments/properties will be discussed. Topics covered will include market and demand analysis and their impact on product and product characteristics such as unit mix, size and amenities, construction, and development sequencing. How product influences design, construction, financing/capital stack, and ownership structure. Also discussed will be low-income/affordable housing, regulations governing the operations of low-income housing, alternative financing and sources, and property operations. Students will perform individual and group case study assignments, and guest speakers will complement traditional lectures.