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Founded in 1987, Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA) of Marcus & Millichap was the first brokerage firm to specialize in Affordable Housing and remains the industry’s leader today. AHA is the nation’s leading brokerage team, representing sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit, multifamily properties. The team’s continued success is a result of their unique ability to create a competitive sales environment amongst qualified buyers. AHA’s commitment to excellence and ability to adapt has fueled its longevity as the industry’s premier broker of Section 8 and Section 42 properties.

AHA is the only brokerage team that can directly trace its lineage back to the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

AHA’s foundation is based on its deep knowledge and understanding of the complexities within the affordable housing industry.

In the company’s 35+ years of experience in affordable housing, AHA has closed transactions in 49 states, while remaining focused on achieving their clients’ goals and constantly enhancing their brokerage platform.

The partnership between Affordable Housing Advisors and Marcus & Millichap is unparalleled in commercial real estate.

AHA and Marcus & Millichap continue to provide clients with the largest possible buyer pool and local reach from coast to coast. Their network consists of over 80 local offices and more than 2,000 specialists throughout the United States and Canada, resulting in local insights, trends and the advantage of a national presence with local expertise.

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AHA’s exclusive Dual Platform model provides a unique combination of HUD and LIHTC expertise.

Affordable Housing Advisors established the first dual brokerage platform in the country. AHA S8 and AHA S42 provide clients with the most diverse platform to buy and sell all property types within the affordable housing industry.

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Andrew S. Daitch

Andrew S. Daitch

Executive Managing Director

andy@mmaha.com

248.415.2637

 

Andrew S. (Andy) Daitch is the Executive Managing Director of Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Under his leadership, AHA has sold over 300,000 units of affordable housing with an aggregate value of over $20 billion.

Andy began his career with Marcus & Millichap and AHA in 1999. As AHA evolved as a pioneer and industry leader in the brokerage of affordable housing, Andy was responsible for growing the company’s platform to further enhance services to clients on a national level. In 2017, Marcus & Millichap awarded Andy the title of Executive Managing Director of Investments, the highest distinction granted to agents by the firm.

Marcus & Millichap has recognized Andy as their #1 multifamily agent nationwide from 2018-2022. He is repeatedly recognized in Marcus & Millichap’s Top 10 Agents across the entire firm and was the top ranked Investment Professional in 2022 among over 2,000 brokers in more than 85 offices. In 2020, Multi-Housing News named Andy “Broker of the Year” and in 2017, Midwest Real Estate News Magazine honored him by including him in their Hall of Fame.

Andy is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6501302475

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Steven A. Miscavish

Steven A. Miscavish

Chief Financial Officer

steve@mmaha.com

248.415.2647

 

Steven A. (Steve) Miscavish is the Chief Financial Officer of Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. He currently oversees AHA’s underwriting team that reviews and underwrites more than 1,300 affordable housing properties each year.

Steve joined Marcus & Millichap in 2001 through the company’s Sales Intern Program (SIP) after previously holding the position of Financial Analyst for DaimlerChrysler AG. He graduated from the intern program in 2002 and began focusing on the sale of market-rate multifamily properties throughout Southeast Michigan. In 2004, Steve became part of the AHA team. Under his leadership, AHA has sold over 300,000 units of affordable housing with an aggregate value of over $20 billion.

In 2021 and 2022, Steve earned Marcus & Millichap’s prestigious Chairman’s Circle of Excellence award. He also earned the firm’s Chairman’s Club award from 2020-2022. In 2019, Midwest Real Estate News Magazine honored Steve by including him in their Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.

Steve is a frequent speaker at affordable housing events and conferences and sits on the Board of Directors for the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA). He is also a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6506046449

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Seth I. Barnett

Seth I. Barnett

Senior National Director

seth@mmaha.com

248.415.2653

 

Seth I. Barnett is a Senior National Director and Executive Team member with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Seth oversees sales in the Midwest, Mountain and Sunbelt regions and represents clients throughout the United States.

Seth joined AHA in 2006 and has been an integral part of the firm’s success, which includes a track record of over 300,000 units of affordable housing sold with an aggregate value of over $20 billion. Seth has represented clients ranging from original developers of individual Section 8 properties to institutional clients maintaining large portfolios.

Seth earned Marcus & Millichap’s prestigious Chairman’s Circle of Excellence award from 2020-2022. In 2022, he was recognized among Marcus & Millichap’s Top 10 Agents across the entire firm. Seth has also received Affordable Housing Finance’s 2020 Young Leader Award and was included in GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s “Fifty Under 40”. In 2018, Midwest Real Estate News Magazine honored Seth by including him in their Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.

Seth is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6501346607

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Matthew I. Kurzmann

Matthew I. Kurzmann

Senior National Director

matt@mmaha.com

248.415.3036

 

Matthew I. (Matt) Kurzmann is a Senior National Director and Executive Team member with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Matt oversees transactions in New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and South-Atlantic regions and represents clients throughout the United States.

Matt joined AHA in 2011 and was instrumental in the creation of AHA’s platform for nonprofit clients. He has represented and advised a wide range of owners, including both nonprofit and profit-motivated clients. Since joining AHA, Matt has been an essential part of the firm’s success, which includes a track record of over 300,000 units of affordable housing sold with an aggregate value of over $20 billion.

In 2021 and 2022, Marcus & Millichap recognized Matt as a Top 10 Agent across the entire firm nationwide. He has earned Marcus & Millichap’s prestigious Chairman’s Circle of Excellence award from 2020-2022. Globe St. Real Estate Forum honored Matt as one of their 2021 Multifamily Influencers, as well as including him in their “Fifty Under 40” in 2020.

Matt is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6501369303

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Jeremiah K. Jarmin

Jeremiah K. Jarmin

Senior National Director LIHTC

jeremiah@mmaha.com

602.687.6690

 

Jeremiah K. Jarmin is a Senior National Director LIHTC with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. He currently leads the AHA S42 team, representing general and limited partners in the valuation and marketing of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties nationwide.

Jeremiah joined AHA in 2021, formally launching AHA’s S42 platform. He began his career as an attorney specializing in commercial real estate transactions and foreign real estate investors conducting business in the United States. Since 2014, Jeremiah has focused on multifamily investment sales before becoming part of the AHA team. Marcus & Millichap recognized Jeremiah with the Sales Recognition Award in 2021 and 2022.

Jeremiah is a prominent member of the tax credit industry, frequently speaking at conferences and offering insight. He is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA). Jeremiah also is a member of the Georgia State Bar (inactive) and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

In 2007, Jeremiah earned his Juris Doctorate from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Prior to that, he majored in Business Finance at Wagner College in New York, NY.

License: GA: 355022, AZ: SA694592000

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Tyler J. Martin

Tyler J. Martin

National Director

tyler@mmaha.com

949.419.3200

 

Tyler J. Martin is a National Director with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. He oversees transactions on the West Coast, Mountain States, Pacific Northwest and the state of Texas.

Tyler joined Marcus & Millichap in 2017, concentrating on multifamily investment sales throughout Southern California. Since becoming part of the AHA team in 2019, he has represented a broad range of clients including some of the most prominent affordable housing owners on the West Coast. Tyler is a highly-seasoned multifamily investment sales professional who brought nearly 15 years of investment property sales experience to AHA. Prior to joining AHA, he was a managing director at a commercial real estate firm.

In 2021, Tyler earned Marcus & Millichap’s National Achievement Award and in 2022 he was recognized with Marcus & Millichap’s prestigious Chairman’s Circle of Excellence award.

Tyler is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: CA: 01457016

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Neil B. Rosenthal

Neil B. Rosenthal

National Director

neil@mmaha.com

248.415.2657

 

Neil B. Rosenthal is a National Director with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Neil focuses on representing clients in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions of the United States.

Neil joined AHA in 2019 after a business development career on the East Coast, where he worked for a tech startup in Boston. Since becoming part of the AHA team, Neil has closed transactions in states spanning the eastern region of the United States, working with some of the country’s largest affordable housing owners. He was awarded a Sales Recognition Award from Marcus & Millichap in 2021 and 2022.

Neil is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6501423232

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Alyssa N. DeBono

Alyssa N. DeBono

National Director

alyssa@mmaha.com

248.415.2654

 

Alyssa N. DeBono is a National Director with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Alyssa focuses on representing clients in the Midwest region of the United States, where she has successfully helped numerous owners meet and exceed their goals with the sale of their affordable housing properties.

Alyssa joined AHA in 2019 after a successful career in state government. She worked as a Legislative Assistant and Member Services Advisor at the Michigan House of Representatives, as well as a Committee Clerk at the Michigan Senate. Alyssa has earned the Marcus & Millichap’s Sales Recognition Award in 2021 and 2022.

Alyssa is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA). She is also an active member of CREW Detroit, the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH), and the Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN).

Alyssa received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Montana State University.

License: MI: 6501421796

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Gerson H. Askenazy

Gerson H. Askenazy

National Nonprofit Director

gerson@mmaha.com

248.415.3013

 

Gerson H. Askenazy is a National Nonprofit Director with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. He oversees AHA’s nonprofit initiative, representing and advising a wide range of nonprofit owners.

Gerson joined AHA in 2019 and currently represents and advises a wide variety of nonprofits ranging from large national groups to local organizations. His clients include faith-based and community-based organizations, government entities (cities, states, housing authorities), private and nonprofit partnerships, nonprofit-sponsored tax credit developments, fraternal organizations, and labor unions. Gerson’s real estate career began in 1995, and in 1998 he joined Marcus & Millichap as a multifamily broker. In 2019, Gerson rejoined Marcus & Millichap and became a member of AHA.

Marcus & Millichap recognized Gerson with the National Achievement Award in 2022.

Gerson is a founding member of The Young Friends of Woodward, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting Detroit’s youth. He has sat on various boards, including the Downtown Detroit Isaac Agree Synagogue, the Woodward Avenue Shul and is an integral member of the Birmingham – Bloomfield Chai Center. He is a strong supporter of local VFW’s in Oakland County, Michigan and other philanthropic organizations throughout the region. Gerson is also a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6506047074

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Jackson D. Ross

Jackson D. Ross

National Director

jackson@mmaha.com

248.415.2613

Jackson (Jack) D. Ross is a National Director with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Jack specializes in representing both for profit and nonprofit clients nationwide.

Jack joined AHA in 2021, bringing with him a passion for aiding nonprofit organizations. Jack’s desire to help nonprofits further their missions has allowed him to effectively support his nonprofit clients with their brokerage needs. He has also enjoyed his various opportunities to work with Detroit’s Veterans Affairs organizations in the past.

Jack frequently attends conferences and industry events where he meets with local nonprofits in the region. He is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

Jack earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. While at university, he was a Big Ten wrestler for Michigan State and remains active in competitive Mixed Martial Arts.

License: MI: 6501438365

Nick A. Affronti

Nick A. Affronti

National Director LIHTC

nick@mmaha.com 

602.687.6720

 

Nick A. Affronti is a National Director LIHTC with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties. Nick specializes in representing both buyers and sellers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties for the AHA S42 team.

Nick joined AHA in 2021 as a Senior Financial Analyst, spearheading the underwriting platform for the AHA S42 team. He was promoted to National Director LIHTC in 2022, adding to AHA’s esteemed brokerage team. Nick chose to focus on LIHTC transactions to aid investors and developers in preserving affordable housing across the country, while also providing education and guidance on the true financial potential of the LIHTC space. His previous experience in the industry includes Multifamily Development and Operations for both market rate and independent senior living communities at a Phoenix-based real estate private equity firm.

Nick is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

Nick earned a Master’s in Real Estate Development from the W.P. Carey School of Business. He is a current ambassador for the W.P. Carey Executive Education Program.

License: AZ: SA701982000

Paul D. Davis

Paul D. Davis

Founder / Emeritus

paul@mmaha.com

Paul D. Davis is the founder / Emeritus of Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA), a specialty group of Marcus & Millichap and the nation’s leading brokerage team that represents sellers and buyers of government-subsidized and tax credit multifamily properties.

Paul began his real estate career with a boutique brokerage company focused on the sale of Market-Rate apartments. Upon the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, Paul identified an opportunity within the affordable housing sector and shifted his focus to the brokerage of Project-Based Section 8 properties. Paul then founded AHA in 1987 and pioneered the brokerage of affordable housing.

Paul is a member and supporter of the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), the Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

License: MI: 6506008394, MI: 6502109327