Build and analyze multifamily housing proformas to assess project feasibility and funding needs.
Identify and fill financing gaps using debt, equity, and subsidies for sustainable development.
Understand each stage of development and confidently support affordable housing finance decisions.
What to Expect
This course takes place over 4 days. Days 1 and 3, are each comprised of a total of 4 hours of live online instruction, divided into two sessions with a 1-hour break in between. Days 2 and 4 are dedicated to self-paced completion of all activities and assignments. All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.
Learner Expectations
To get the most out of this course, please complete any pre-work by the deadlines provided, attend and actively participate in all live sessions, and review the lesson materials regularly. You’ll be asked to join collaborative activities, share your experience, and ask questions along the way. Be sure to manage your time so you can complete all required tasks on schedule.
Technical Expectations
UPDATE: To get the most out of this course, you should be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Zoom. We recommend having two monitors during live sessions—it makes it easier to follow along and participate. A webcam (even the one built into your laptop works great) and knowing how to download and upload files will also come in handy.
Key Assignments
Throughout the course, you’ll complete key assignments that reinforce your learning and practical application. There are three exercises in this course. The first exercise is a research assignment. The second and third exercises involve performing simple financial calculations.
Instructor:
Maura Camosse-Tsongas
Maura Camosse Tsongas is a current faculty member at NeighborWorks America, teaching courses in affordable housing development, financial modeling, and community development. She has extensive experience in housing policy, program development, and community engagement. Maura holds a BA in African Studies from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Policy from Northeastern University.
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