Recent Resources

Multifamily Impact Council members Freddie Mac, Wells Fargo, and Bridge Investments Group collaborated to build Walden Lake, an affordable workforce property in Plant City, Fla. Learn about this 352-unit garden-style apartment complex in this piece from Freddie Mac.

The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) highlights the interconnectedness of food insecurity and housing instability, emphasizing that both stem from economic challenges and disproportionately affect communities of color. The organization advocates for policies that expand rental assistance, increase affordable housing, and connect individuals to federal nutrition programs like SNAP to alleviate these overlapping issues.

Published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard, this report explores the deepening challenges facing renters across the U.S.—including escalating rents, tight supply, affordability gaps, and the growing vulnerability of low-income households—while outlining policy and investment opportunities to stabilize the rental market.

Health Affairs published an article outlining health and housing literature. The piece also provides high-level direction for future research and policy agendas.

Here is what Avanath is measuring to see if the company achieves its climate goals.

There are pragmatic steps housing providers can take to improve housing stability, such as longer lease terms or renter-friendly repayment plans. This study draws on 71 in-depth, semistructured interviews with landlords and property managers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index (GEI) serves as a guide house for companies seeking to track progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and its impact on company performance.

This toolkit from Enterprise Community Partners can guide multifamily affordable building owners and managers through responding when natural disasters hit.

Starting April 1, 2025, California landlords with 16+ units must offer tenants the option to report rent payments to a credit bureau, helping build credit. Fees are capped at $10/month, and tenants can opt in or out annually.

Jonathan Rose Companies implemented energy and water efficiency retrofits at its Casa Panorama Apartments. Here are the results of those efforts.

The Certified Organization for Resident Engagement & Services (CORES) Resource Library is a free online library of tools for potential CORES Certification applicants and others in the multifamily industry. CORES developed the library with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF).

The Community Preservation Corporation hosted a webinar focused on financing strategies for preparing New York’s affordable housing to confront climate change.

The 2025 edition of Insights Magazine by Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone explores key trends in the multifamily housing market, including the effects of the construction boom, sustained rent growth, HUD program updates, and interest rate projections. Industry experts provide analysis to help investors and stakeholders navigate the evolving landscape.

This article highlights the critical impact between digital inclusion and affordable housing residents’ health and economic well-being. This article is called “Practitioner’s Resource.” It can be used to identify some of the existing challenges and barriers towards resident engagement and how best to move forward to identify practice-based solutions involving digital tools.

McKinsey’s latest report, Diversity Matters Even More, reveals that companies with diverse leadership teams are significantly more likely to outperform financially and achieve broader societal goals. Analyzing data from over 1,250 companies across 23 countries, the study finds that gender and ethnic diversity correlate with enhanced financial returns, greater social and environmental impact, and improved...

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities highlights the effectiveness of Housing Choice Vouchers in aiding low-income renters but identifies areas for improvement. Recommendations include expanding voucher availability, simplifying administrative processes, and ensuring access to high-opportunity neighborhoods. These changes aim to strengthen housing stability and economic mobility for vulnerable populations.

Learn about the impact of stable and affordable housing on families and communities with this piece by Enterprise Community Partners.

Enterprise Community Partners has a toolkit for housing and education partnerships to build and advance cross-sector partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.

The Enterprise Portfolio Protectsm Tool from Enterprise Community Partners helps affordable housing owners, operators, and developers identify properties at the highest risk from natural disasters (i.e., flooding, fire, earthquakes, etc.).

Esusu and Freddie Mac worked together to bring rent reporting into more than 1,400 properties across the country, and over 184,000 units are now reporting their rent payments through Esusu.

Stoneweg US introduced Esusu to help improve its residents’ financial fitness in 2021. This case study highlights the initial results of that program.

Esusu publishes an article on what type of rental information is included in a renter’s credit report and how rent payments can help renters build up credit.

Esusu runs a rent relief program through its partnership with Stable Home Fund. This 501(c)(3) public charity organization provides renters with rent relief funds to help them stay in their homes amidst economic shocks and periods of severe financial distress. Visit the program’s website to learn more.

Esusu created a guide for renters with a hand-picked list of services and programs focused on financial support and well-being. The services include a wide range of guidance on rent relief, credit and financial tips, and even a first-time homebuyer educational course.