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Paul McGrath
McGrath Associates, Inc.
12 Independence Way
Norwood, MA 02062-5306
Phone: 781-762-2599
Fax: 781-762-2599
Service Area: National

Consulting services offered by McGrath, Inc. include: assistance in the financing, development, construction, and management of multifamily and single family housing. This includes apartment complexes, nursing homes, congregate housing, assisted living, single family subdivisions, and condominiums financed conventionally, through state agencies or with HUD mortgage insurance. Recapitalization of debt and/or equity (including use of tax credits) of conventional properties or properties with subsidy, i.e. those with Section 8 and Section 236 programs.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Assisted Living
Affordable Housing Development
Business and Strategic Planning
Economic Development
Elderly Housing
Homeownership
Land Use Planning and Zoning
Program Support
Program Services
Property Management and Asset Management
Real Estate Law
Rental
Special Needs


Tom Meagher
Northeast Apartment Advisors, Inc.
1 Broadview Street
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 978-929-9556
Fax: 617-531-2081
E-Mail: tom@neapartment.com
Website: www.neapartment.com
Service Area: New England

Multifamily market research and consulting; development programming; site planning; development financing consulting; development team building.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Rental
Appraisals/Valuation
Business & Strategic Planning
Land Use Planning & Zoning


Roger Mervis
Attorney-at-Law
246 Walnut Street, Suite 101
Newton, MA 02460
Phone: 617-558-9654
Fax: 617-641-9606
E-Mail: rmervis@aol.com
Service Area: Massachusetts

Roger Mervis, Attorney-at-Law provides legal services to local housing authorities, non-profit housing corporations and for-profit developers of affordable housing in all phases, including development, permitting, financing and property management. We also have an active landlord/tenant practice representing local housing authorities and owners/managers of publicly-subsidized properties.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing Development
Homeownership
Rental
Special Needs
Elderly Housing
Assisted Living
Real Estate Law
Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permits


George Metzger
HMFH Architects, Inc.
130 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-492-2200
Fax: 617-876-9775
E-Mail: metzer@hmfh.com
Home Page: www.hmfh.com
Service Area: New England

Or contact Susan Elmore, Marketing Coordinator. HMFH Architects, Inc. is a full-service architectural firm. Founded in 1969, the firm's experience includes a broad range of housing types. Working with public housing authorities, HMFH has been responsible for the design of new elderly housing and family housing renovation, as well as small SRO housing developments. Other projects include affordable and market-rate housing created for private developers, as well as private, single-family residences. Regardless of the project type, HMFH strives for design excellence and the firm's housing projects have received several design awards.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Architectural Services/Design
Community & Public Relations
Land Use Planning & Zoning
Organizational Development & Planning
Program Services
Program Support


Danielle Miley
BlueWave Strategies, LLC
137 Newbury Street, 7th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-266-0505 x201
Fax: 617-859-9889
E-Mail: dmiley@bluewavestrategies.com
Web Page: www.bluewavestrategies.com
Service Area: New England

BlueWave Strategies is a team of dedicated environmental professionals who believe that responsible environmental stewardship can open up economic opportunity while avoiding potentially costly regulatory problems. We work with clients to develop and implement progressive environmental strategies that add value to successful business ventures. We offer clients a deep knowledge of the environmental, energy and real estate development sectors and extensive experience in meeting complex regulatory challenges and capitalizing on environmental opportunities. We serve clients who share our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and community benefit.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Business and Strategic Planning
Land Use Planning & Zoning
Fundraising & Grant Writing
Community & Public Relations


Austin Miller
MBL Housing and Development
971 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: 413-737-8009
Fax: 413-747-8515
E-Mail: amiller@mbldevelopment.com
Service Area: Massachusetts

MBL Housing and Development (MBL) is a real estate consulting firm providing feasibility analysis, assistance in obtaining public, private and equity financing, development packaging and project management services for affordable housing and economic development projects. Our clients include non-profit and private developers, financial institutions and municipalities. MBL facilitates private investment in publicly beneficial projects by resolving complex development problems and securing incentive financing. The firm represents clients in direct negotiations with local, state and federal governments and financial institutions. We specialize in resolving public policy issues, and in leveraging private financing by assisting clients to access public resources.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing Development
Rental Housing Development
Special Needs Housing Development
Elderly Housing Development
Assisted Living Housing Development
Program Support
Real Estate Law
Economic Development


Tara Mizrahi
Affirmative Investments, Inc.
33 Union Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-367-4300
Fax: 617-367-1133
Website: www.affirmativeinvestments.com
Service Area: National

Affirmative Investments, Inc. is a private, for-profit development firm that specializes in affordable housing and commercial development. Over the past 20 years, we have been involved in the financing and development of more than $600 million of affordable and mixed-income housing nationwide, representing over 5,000 units.

Our strengths as a development company include the ability to successfully partner with local organizations, navigate complex permitting and community processes and creatively leverage financing to maximize affordability. We have extensive experience in mixed-income, mixed-use developments and housing with supportive services. We tailor our services to complement our client's strengths. Depending on a sponsor's needs, we can provide comprehensive financing and development services or task specific consultation. We offer particular expertise in the coordination of multi-tiered financings, including the syndication of low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits and New Markets Tax Credits.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Rental
Homeownership
Mixed-Use
Assisted Living
Elderly Housing w/ services
Multi-tiered Financings
Syndication of Tax Credits


Harvey Montague AIA
Harvey Montague and Associates LLC
Architecture, Interior Design, Planning and Development
10 Charena Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508-358-7141
Fax: 508-358-5698
E-Mail: hmontague@AOL.com
Service Area: New England, NJ, NY

The design firm of Harvey Montague and Associates has a diversified architectural and urban design practice. Their approach is thorough; their scope is broad. Their projects have vitality and use orientation that reflects a full understanding of the art and science of design and construction. The firm provides comprehensive architectural services encompassing architectural and construction design and drawings including all related engineering services, master planning, space planning and interior design. The firm has a resourceful and expansive working style that produces consistently high quality design, and skillful project management that meets the clients needs and budget. Good cost control management and life-cycle costing are a part of each project. The firm is experienced in all phases of design and construction for urban design, housing, commercial, offices, industry, laboratories, health care and education including the complete renovation and recycling of older structures and ADA compliance

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing Development
Architectural Services/Design
Elderly Housing
Land Use Planning & Zoning
Program Services
Program Support


Brooks A. Mostue
Mostue & Associates Architects, Inc.
240 Elm Street, Suite 32
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: 617-628-5700
Fax: 617-628-1717
E-Mail: mostue@aol.com
Home Page: www.mostue.com
Service Area: New England, Illinois

Design and Planning of housing construction and renovation with particular strengths in project feasibility, resident and neighborhood participation and construction project management.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing Development
Architectural Services/Design
Capital Needs Assessment/Contract Services
Homeownership
Land Use Planning & Zoning
OTHER
Program Services
Program Support
Project Management for Building and Renovation Projects
Rental
Special Needs

Peter Munkenbeck
145 Tremont Street, 4th Fl.
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-224-0690
Service Area: Massachusetts

I work with non-profit organizations in two related ways:
Project Consulting. I assist in identifying potential housing and commercial real estate projects, conceiving of structuring and funding solutions, assembling an effective team of experts, obtaining resources and solving the problems with arise in the course of implementation.
Organizational Consulting. I assist community organizations in defining their objectives, assessing their strategic opportunities and changing their structure to grow or reposition themselves to take advantage of those opportunities.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing Development
Multifamily Housing
Elderly Housing
Business & Strategic Planning
Economic Development

Edith Netter
Edith M. Netter & Associates, P.C.
375 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-290-0505
Fax: 781-290-5850
E-Mail: e.netter@verizon.net
Service Area: New England

Owned by woman or person of color

Edith M. Netter is a land use attorney and mediator with 25 years of experience representing public, nonprofit and private sector clients in land use, growth management and environmental matters. She has a special interest in and experience with mixed-income housing, which has led her to represent developers seeking and communities reviewing comprehensive permit applications. As a mediator, she has assisted developers, communities, and neighbors in resolving 15 comprehensive permit disputes before ZBAs and the state Housing Appeals Committee. Inclusionary housing and linkage regulations and housing trust funds have also been a focus of her practice. Edith M. Netter & Associates, P.C. is a certified woman-owned business.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Mediation
Land Use Law
Land Use Planning & Zoning
Elderly Housing
Homeownership
Rental

Thomas E. Nutt-Powell, AICP
Capital Needs Unlimited, Inc.
57 Westbourne Terrace
Brookline, MA 02146
Phone: 617-734-8944
Fax: 617-277-6181
E-Mail: nuttpowell@aol.com
Service Area: National

Preparation of capital needs assessments and strategic plans for income producing and non-profit institutions.
Consulting, project and program management services for owners/managers/lenders for multi-family housing.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing
Business and Strategic Planning
Capital Needs Assessment/Contract Services
Homeownership
Land Use Planning & Zoning
Program Services
Rental

Maureen O'Hagan
MCO Housing Services
P.O. Box 372
Harvard, MA 01451
Phone: 978-456-8388
Fax: 978-456-8986
E-Mail: maureen@mcohousingservices.com
Homepage: www.mcohousingservices.com
Service Area: Massachusetts

With over 15 year's experience, MCO Housing Services is dedicated to the marketing, management, organization and execution of Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Lotteries in Eastern Massachusetts. Working within the LIP, NEF or MassHousing guidelines and with local city and towns our services allow the builder/developer to focus on their area of expertise, building, and we, MCO Housing Services, use our expertise to assist first time homebuyers and age restricted buyers in the purchase of a new affordable home. Check out our website at www.mcohousingservices.com to review our current and upcoming projects.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Homeownership
Rental
40B Affordable Housing Lottery Consultant


Ann O'Hara
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. (TAC)
535 Boylston st, Suite1301
Boston, MA 02130
Phone: 617-742-5657
Fax: 617-742-0509
Contact: www.tacinc.org/About/email.htm
Homepage: www.tacinc.org
Service Area: National

Owned by woman or person of color

In the health and human services field, TAC provides assistance, training, and information to state and local governments and non-profit organizations to help them understand the current policy, program, and fiscal directions that are shaping their environment. Our work ranges from strategic planning initiatives to the design of managed care initiatives. Whether it is a state Medicaid agency, mental health authority, or a non-profit community provider, the focus of our work starts with how quality of care can be improved and strengthened for consumers of services. In the housing field, TAC provides supportive housing and homeless policy development, program development, trainings on HUD's Continuum of Care process, policy consultation, and information in the area of affordable housing.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Elderly Housing
Fundraising & Grantwriting
Homeownership
Rental
Social Services/Case Management
Special Needs
Strategic Planning
Supportive Housing
Training


Theresa O'Neill
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
59 Temple Place, Suite 221
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-248-0531
E-Mail: info@AHCco.com
Homepage: www.ahcco.com
Service Area: Massachusetts

AHC is a full-service real estate brokerage and consulting firm dedicated to the affordable housing market. All aspects of affordable housing is covered whether 40B, Local Initiative Program, or inclusionary development. AHC staff will handle the process from marketing plan to lottery to closing.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Homeownership
Rental
Consulting/Brokerage Services for Affordable Housing
Full Service Real Estate & Consulting Firm
Marketing Plans, Lotteries, Income Verification
Inclusionary Development, 40B, LIP

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