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HUD TRAINING:   "How to Complete Your AFHMP"    

FALL CONFERENCE UPDATE 

PAHMA PLATINUM AWARDS - COUNTDOWN 

WHO'S WHO:  Raffle Winners 

COMMUNITY INTEREST:  Scholarship Winners               

NATIONAL INTEREST:  Grassroots Effort - COMMENTS NEEDED by July 26th

HOT TOPICS   

FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW 

FOUR POINTS SHERATON-NORTH, Warrendale, PA      

July 26th:    9:00 a.m. - Noon      $25 (covers light refreshments)
  • HUD Training - Presented by HUD Staff 
    'How to Complete an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan' 
    with Michael Jansen, Director, Fair Housing Equal Opportunity, HUD
    and Brian Murray, Supervisory Project Manager, HUD
      








  • click HERE for registration information  
    (form and payment option also available at www.pahma.org , major credit cards accepted) 

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Coming Soon to a Mountain Resort Near You   
PAHMA FALL CONFERENCE, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion PA
October 17-18

GPS - Gaining Positive Strategies
"Navigating Changes in Affordable Housing"
...bringing you industry leaders to guide you through the changes. 

Join Mary Ross, Frank Bobak, Ali Tomich, Scott Precourt, and others for a close look at the new direction of Affordable Housing.
7 hours of Real Estate License CECs available.

click HERE for a Sneak Peek  

PAHMA Platinum Awards                           Countdown:   6 weeks   

  

2012 Platinum Award Winners 

WHERE DID THE PAST 5 WEEKS GO?! 

Is YOUR Winning Binder under construction?    

 

THE EIGHTH ANNUAL PLATINUM AWARDS - for Outstanding Member Properties:

recognizing the superior efforts of all Owners, Agents and Community Managers  

in continuing the highest standards of providing affordable housing.   

 

Does this sound like YOU...OF COURSE it does!   

Time to get to work on those photos and mastering a narrative worthy of a Pulitzer Prize!  

 

YOU can be the 2013 winner!     click HERE for details 


"WHO's WHO" in Affordable Housing   

 

In this section we invite our members to celebrate their accomplishments, awards, promotions, new sites, and 'best practices'. 
Share something about your property/company or recommend someone you know in the industry for recognition.  Be sure to include photos.
Send suggestions to info@pahma.org     

 

CONGRATULATIONS!
...to the winners of the PAHMA Fall Conference Raffle held at the PHFA Housing Services Conference, June 17th.
THE WINNERS ARE:  Maria Baker with Miller Valentine Group, and Maureen Sullivan with American Healthcare Group. 
     

Each Winner receives FREE registration to the PAHMA Fall Conference at Seven Springs as well as complementary hotel accommodations for one night.

Be sure to attend the 2014 PHFA Conference and enter the PAHMA Raffle for your next chance to win this fabulous prize. 

Community Interest
  
2013 NAHMA COQ Awards Competition   
Your opportunity to be recognized among the best in the industry. 

Submit an application with a minimum score of 325 for 'National Recognition' as a Community of Quality.
deadline:  Sept. 6, 2013

Once your property has earned National Recognition status, you are ready to enter the Communities of Quality Awards competition!
Mail your COQ Awards entry to NAHMA by November 8, 2013.

click HERE to learn more 
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NAHMA Educational Foundation Announces 2013 Scholarship Winners  
 
News from NLHA
National Leased Housing Association - Your membership in PAHMA includes membership in NLHA. Go to www.hudnlha.com for another perspective on the national news...you can find password information under the PAHMA Members Only section at www.pahma.org    

Read the NLHA 'Bulletin' each month to keep current with legislative events. The 'Bulletin' is an excellent resource to keep an eye on what is happening in the Affordable Housing Industry.

News from NAHMA
Your membership in PAHMA includes membership in the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
If you need password information, go to the PAHMA Members Only section at www.pahma.org .

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GRASSROOTS / COMMENTS NEEDED
  • 06-26-13 CALL TO ACTION Oppose the Dangerous Precedent Set By Non-Payment of Rural Rental Assistance     read more   
    A compelling message from our affiliates in Washington State on Rental Assistance Shortfalls.
    Contact your Senator even if you are not involved in rural housing programs.  
  • 06-28-13 NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert - Make Sure Senators Retain the LIHTC in Tax Reform Legislation     read more        
    Contact your Senators BEFORE July 26th.     'how to' talking points   
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HOT TOPICS
  • 06-27-13 Guidance on Housing Notice H 2013-17     details       
  • 07-01-13 FHA Commitment Authority letter 06282013     details     letter from HUD   
  • 07-01-13 HUD Update - Transfer of Section 236 Preservation Activities to OAHP     details   HUD 236 memo    
  • 07-05-13 HUD Update - RAD Notices, Comments Due August 1     details   
  • 07-05-13 HUD Update - SPRAC Award Process, Applications Due by Sept 3     details 
  • 07-11-13 IRS Update - Extension of Disaster Relief     details 
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Sincerely,

 

Board of Directors
PAHMA