Areas of Expertise
Blue Beacon Advisors specializes in tailored consulting services to support affordable housing, community development, and real estate financing. Our areas of expertise include:
Affordable & Supportive Housing Financing: Expertise in leveraging public and private financing; securing predevelopment, construction, and permanent loans; and developing financial strategies.
Community Development Financial Institutions (“CDFIs”) Technical Assistance & Capacity Building: Supporting CDFIs to train program participants to navigate complex financial landscapes; and to provide knowledge and time to CDFIs to launch special initiatives.
Government Program Expertise: Deep knowledge of funding programs like the Low Income Housing Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, and HOME Investment Partnership program.
Financial Modeling and Analysis: Development of robust financial frameworks for acquisition, stabilization, and long-term project viability for affordable housing, retail developments, charter schools, early childhood education facilities, and community facilities.
Community and Economic Development: Transforming underserved areas into vibrant, sustainable communities through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging with local governments, nonprofits, and private entities to deliver impactful solutions aligned with client goals.
"Habitat DC NOVA contracts with Blue Beacon Advisors to provide support on housing development finance, including project budgeting, analyzing new opportunities, and securing acquisition and construction financing. I am proud to say, Habitat DC NOVA was one of Blue Beacon Advisors' first clients. We plan to keep leveraging Holly's expertise to build more for-sale affordable housing and identify the most optimal financing sources. We appreciate Holly’s broad network, her excellent representation of our interests, and her talent for solving difficult problems at every stage of the development process.”
— Susanne Slater, Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC and Northern Virginia (Habitat DC NOVA)
“NFF contracts with Blue Beacon Advisors for underwriting support on affordable and community facilities projects. We have enjoyed working with Holly and appreciate her in-depth analysis, knowledge of financing structures, and understanding of CDFI lending work. Working with Blue Beacon Advisors has helped supplement NFF's capacity to nimbly underwrite more complex projects and loans as we respond to the critical needs of the communities we serve.”
— Richard Barnes, Director, Underwriting, Nonprofit Finance Fund
“Blue Beacon Advisors is a great partner for organizations exploring how to develop housing, especially housing for people with disabilities. Holly blends her knowledge of financing options with the focus on helping lead strategic conversations about project goals, long term sustainability, and organizational capacity. Working with Holly is enjoyable and productive.”
— Nancy Mercer, LCSW, Incl(US)ion Consultants