New York – October 11, 2023 – Cassin & Cassin LLP, a law firm specializing in real estate, real estate finance and private client matters, is pleased to announce that Evan E. Blau, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Agency Lending and Affordable Housing practices, has been nationally recognized as a 2023 Influencer in Multifamily by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum.
Mr. Blau has extensive experience representing lenders, financial institutions and trade associations in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily housing markets and the affordable housing sector. He is a leading adviser to clients in lending billions of dollars to finance the purchase and development of affordable housing unit across the country and is widely considered to be one of the most active and distinguished attorneys within the affordable housing legal and regulatory space. In addition, he has extensive experience with credit enhanced tax-exempt bond structures, green financing, moderate rehabilitation, student housing, manufactured housing, and conventional loan programs and is wellversed on a range of low-income housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds, section 8 and housing assistance payments contracts as well as federal and state affordable housing and community development programs. Cassin’s Agency Lending and Affordable Housing Practice is one the largest of its size in the northeast and among the most sought-after teams of legal counselors to multifamily affordable housing lenders – such that the team was also recognized by GlobeSt. as a Multifamily Influencer in 2022.
“Evan’s reputation within the industry is a testament to his deep understanding of the marketplace and his ability to drive results on behalf of our clients.” said Michael J. Hurley, Managing Parter of Cassin & Cassin LLP. “It’s an honor to see him included on such an elite list of influencers and to witness his impact on the industry.” The GlobeSt. Multifamily Influencer series recognizes individuals, teams and organizations that have made an impact within the industry. All honorees will be profiled in GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s October issue and gain recognition on GlobeSt.com. For more information, please visit: https://www.globest.com/2023/10/09/influencers-in-multifamily/.