Supporters from DC

We are real estate professionals, lenders, lawyers, realtors, architects, construction companies and housing developers that operate in Washington, DC. The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) has been a part of the sale process for DC rental properties since 1980. The District government and partners have continued to increase funding and create financing tools to make TOPA purchases possible. Many of us or our clients have worked on TOPA transactions and recognize that it is one of many effective tools that have been used to create and preserve affordable housing for DC residents. TOPA is not a silver bullet to solve the affordable housing crisis, but it is an important part of preventing displacement and has created stability and opportunity for thousands of District residents.

LISC DC – Adam Kent, Deputy Director

Capital Impact Partners – Seth Whetzel, Business Development Officer

Eisen and Rome, P.C. – Richard Eisen, Vice President

Redevelopment Housing Advisors – Michael Milliner - President

MANNA, Inc. – Thomas Caviness, Director of Homeownership Center and licensed realtor

Capital Bank – Dolores Pol, Branch Manager

Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development – Scott Bruton, Vice President for Housing Policy

EquityPlus – Avram Fechter, Managing Director

Commonwealth Residential – Brad Gilchrist and Elliot Liffman, Principals

Keener-Squire Properties – Michael Korns, Partner

Hamel Builders – Oscar Maccio, Vice President

Communities by Design – Mitchell Greenstein, Principal