BuzzHouse: A Baker Tilly Podcast
BuzzHouse is a podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. Each episode features current issues, hot topics and guests from the industry to help you win now and anticipate tomorrow.
Episodes
In this episode of BuzzHouse, host Garrick Gibson welcomes Jolena Presti, managing director in Baker Tilly’s development and community advisory practice, to break down what’s really working in the fight to fix our housing crisis. With state and local governments shifting policies and communities leaning into strategic land reuse and streamlined permitting, Jolena shares insights from the American Planning Association’s National Pla...
In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson talk with Kathryn Grosscup, housing tax credit manager for the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), about Colorado’s innovative approach to addressing the middle-income housing gap. Listen in as Kathryn breaks down the newly launched Middle Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) and how it aims to address Colorado’s affordable housing crisis.
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In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Peter Sherman, director of development for the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, to discuss an innovative approach to financing affordable housing. With tax credits becoming increasingly competitive, Peter shares how his team navigated the challenges of financing the renovation of Kiawah Homes by leveraging their housing authority’s credit ...
In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by Baker Tilly colleagues Michelle Isenhouer-Hanlin and Joe Marchese to explore the $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The discussion dives into how this funding supports low-income and disadvantaged communities through green banks and community lenders, what types of projects qualif...
In this episode of BuzzHouse, Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson reflect on 2024 and the key moments in multifamily housing. From updates on affordable housing funding to the latest on bond financing and solar initiatives, they break down the year’s highlights. They also look ahead to 2025, discussing exciting opportunities such as the Green Communities Investment Accelerator and the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. Listen a...
On this special episode of BuzzHouse, Don Bernards sits down with David Gasson, executive director of the Housing Advisory Group, a national advocacy organization that works on behalf of the LIHTC, as well as broader housing issues. David provides insight on the implications of the 2024 election on the world of affordable housing – including leadership in housing policy-related Congressional committees, predictions on changes to th...
On this episode of BuzzHouse, Don and Garrick sit down with Erica Mackie, CEO and co-founder of GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest not-for-profit solar installer. Over the course of the episode, Don and Garrick talk with Erica about the $7 billion Solar For All program, launched as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The conversation delves into challenges in reaching underserved communities, including policy and regulatory o...
In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson dive into the complexities of the LIHTC market, welcoming Lindsay Soyka and Jason Gershwin from R4 Capital. The group discusses the current state of LIHTC deals in a post-COVID-19 world, such as rising construction and insurance costs, creative financing solutions to help developers navigate the turbulent market and the current level of investor demand for affordab...
On this episode of BuzzHouse, Don and Garrick sit down with Nate Helbach, founder and CEO of Neutral, a regenerative development company that crafts financially responsible, sustainable living spaces. Over the course of the episode, Don and Garrick talk with Nate about the thesis he utilizes for Neutral’s strategy, the philosophy and benefits of using sustainable materials like mass timber, Neutral’s use of renewable energy sources...
On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss trends and insights on the multifamily housing industry’s second quarter of 2024. Don and Garrick discuss the general economic overview, an update on construction costs, new real estate updates, as well as trends and takeaways from the multifamily housing market. Listen in on what we can learn from recent events as we continue through the second half of 202...
On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson give an update on the multifamily housing development space as of Summer 2024. Don and Garrick explore subjects such as DOT loan programs like TIFIA and RRIF, 501(c)(3) bonds, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and more. Listen in to hear all the latest topics in multifamily development.
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On this episode of BuzzHouse, Don and Garrick sit down with Brian Swanton, President and CEO of Gorman & Company, a fully integrated developer of affordable and workforce housing. Over the course of the episode, Don and Garrick catch up with Brian on trends and opportunities he has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s next in the current environment. Brian was the guest on the first webinar that turned into BuzzHouse, so we ...
On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss trends and insights on the multifamily housing industry’s first quarter of 2024. Don and Garrick explore topics such as changes in construction pricing, the overall economy, real estate at large and key takeaways related to the multifamily sector. Listen in on what we can learn from recent events as we continue through 2024.
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On this episode of BuzzHouse, host Don Bernards sits down with Gina Ciganik, the CEO of Habitable to discuss the critical role of sustainable and healthy building practices in the housing industry. Diving into the environmental and health impacts of commonly used building materials, Gina shares insights from her organization's research, emphasizing the shift from harmful products to more sustainable choices. Together, they explore ...
For this episode of Buzzhouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson fly solo to provide some timely news updates about what’s going on around the multifamily housing industry. Together, they cover current issues including an update on historics, the NLIHC’s “The Gap” report, the retirement of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, a public housing update and more! Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!
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Senior government relations advisors at Butler Snow LLP, J. Carley Butler and Esme Thoman sit down with hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson on this episode of BuzzHouse. Together, they take a deep dive into the creation of Texas’ low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC), offering valuable insights into the legislative and regulatory process, the need for state tax credit legislation and the implementation details of the prog...
On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with the founding partner of Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, R. Wade Norris as he breaks down the complexities of municipal bond markets and how low rates and massive inflows have shaped tax-exempt bond funds in recent years. Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!
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On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Dyke Nelson, the founder and managing partner of DNA Workshop. Dyke provides an in-depth analysis on various aspects of office to residential conversions, from construction costs to timelines and the implementation of energy-efficient features. Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!
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On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Matt Paschall, national program manager of DevelUP. Matt previews the third annual DevelUP Conference in Chicago, on April 17th and 18th, 2024, highlighting the goals of the conference, what attendees can expect, the various panel discussions, who is sponsoring the conference and more. Press play and check out this info-packed episode!
On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss the latest trends and insights from the multifamily housing industry’s fourth quarter of 2023. Plus, Don and Garrick provide a construction pricing update, offer key takeaways around the multifamily real estate sector at large and more. Listen in to find out what can be learned from recent events as we kick off 2024!
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