Expert & Advisory Services
When complex situations require specialized expertise—litigation support, HFA strategy, distressed assets, or regulatory advocacy—we bring credentials that hold up in any room.
Credentials That Stand Up
Every service is backed by specific degrees, appointments, and real world experience—not just talking points.
Juris Doctor (JD)
Legal training for expert witness testimony, litigation support, and regulatory interpretation in any forum.
→ Expert Witness, Legislative Advocacy
MHDC Vice Chairman
Governor appointed position with insider knowledge of QAP scoring, allocation priorities, and HFA decision making.
→ HFA/QAP Strategy, Year 15 LIHTC
Newmark Zimmer EVP
Executive experience in commercial real estate valuation, transaction structuring, and due diligence oversight.
→ Appraisal Review, Due Diligence
Active LIHTC Developer
254+ units developed with 100% MHDC success rate—practitioner experience, not just theory.
→ Owner's Rep, Receivership
Nine Specialized Advisory Services
Expert guidance for complex real estate situations that require specialized credentials and proven experience.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support NEW
Testimony That Holds Up
Credentialed expert testimony for condemnation, zoning disputes, affordable housing compliance, development agreement enforcement, and fair housing litigation.
- Condemnation & eminent domain cases
- Zoning and land use disputes
- LIHTC compliance litigation
- Fair housing expert opinions
HFA/QAP Strategy Consulting NEW
Insider Knowledge Applied
Optimize your LIHTC application scoring with strategy from someone who sat on the other side of the table as MHDC Vice Chairman—and knows exactly how decisions get made.
- QAP comment period strategy
- Application scoring optimization
- Pre application consulting
- Multi state QAP analysis
Owner's Representative Services NEW
Your Eyes on the Deal
Independent oversight for property owners, investors, and institutions navigating affordable housing development without in house expertise or development staff.
- Development oversight & monitoring
- Draw request review
- Construction progress verification
- Lease-up milestone tracking
Appraisal Review & Valuation NEW
Independent Verification
Independent review of appraisals for lenders, investors, and property owners—including specialized LIHTC property valuation, IRS 8609 analysis, and tax appeal consulting.
- Appraisal review for lenders
- LIHTC property valuation (IRS 8609)
- Tax appeal consulting
- HUD MAP appraisal review
Year 15 LIHTC Strategy NEW
Plan Your Exit
Strategic planning for LIHTC properties approaching compliance period end—exit strategies, recapitalization options, investor buyouts, and ownership transitions.
- Exit strategy development
- Recapitalization planning
- Investor buyout negotiations
- Re syndication analysis
Due Diligence & Acquisition Support NEW
Know Before You Buy
Comprehensive transaction due diligence for affordable housing acquisitions—physical condition, financial underwriting, compliance file review, and market repositioning analysis.
- Physical condition assessment
- Financial underwriting review
- Compliance file audit
- Market repositioning analysis
Grant Writing & Applications NEW
Competitive Applications
Professional grant writing for affordable housing and community development funding—federal, state, and foundation sources with a proven track record of approvals.
- Federal grant applications (HOME, CDBG)
- State housing trust fund applications
- Foundation funding proposals
- City council funding requests
Receivership & Distressed Assets NEW
Turnaround Expertise
Troubled property turnaround and receivership services for lenders, investors, and housing authorities with underperforming or noncompliant affordable housing assets.
- Property stabilization planning
- Compliance remediation
- Management transition
- Repositioning strategy
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy NEW
Policy That Works
Policy advocacy, testimony preparation, and regulatory engagement for affordable housing legislation at local, state, and federal levels—backed by 8 years as City Council Chair.
- Legislative testimony preparation
- Policy position development
- Regulatory comment drafting
- Coalition building strategy
Complex Situations Require Specialized Expertise
Whether you need an expert witness, HFA strategy consultant, or help turning around a distressed asset—we bring credentials that hold up in any room and results that stand on the record.