Kelly Behr
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law
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Kelly Behr is an associate in the Affordable Housing practice group. She works with affordable housing clients across the country on transactional matters involving multifamily affordable housing acquisition, construction, ownership, development, financing, rehabilitation and preservation.In addition to her affordable housing practice, Kelly regularly provides pro bono representation to domestic violence victims seeking protective orders.What do you focus on?I work with clients on all aspects of affordable housing transactions. This includes reviewing title and survey, helping to draft closing documents and interacting with clients and attorneys representing lenders, investors and governmental agencies to obtain the approvals necessary to facilitate these transactions.Prior to law school, I worked at a real estate finance law firm in Washington, DC, where I assisted lenders in obtaining loan insurance for multifamily housing and health care facilities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Kelly Behr is an associate in the Affordable Housing practice group. She works with affordable housing clients across the country on transactional matters involving multifamily affordable housing acquisition, construction, ownership, development, financing, rehabilitation and preservation.In addition to her affordable housing practice, Kelly regularly provides pro bono representation to domestic violence victims seeking protective orders.What do you focus on?I work with clients on all aspects of affordable housing transactions. This includes reviewing title and survey, helping to draft closing documents and interacting with clients and attorneys representing lenders, investors and governmental agencies to obtain the approvals necessary to facilitate these transactions.Prior to law school, I worked at a real estate finance law firm in Washington, DC, where I assisted lenders in obtaining loan insurance for multifamily housing and health care facilities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Kelly Behr is an associate in the Affordable Housing practice group. She works with affordable housing clients across the country on transactional matters involving multifamily affordable housing acquisition, construction, ownership, development, financing, rehabilitation and preservation. In addition to her affordable housing practice, Kelly regularly provides pro bono representation to domestic violence victims seeking protective orders. What do you focus on? I work with clients on all aspects of affordable housing transactions. This includes reviewing title and survey, helping to draft closing documents and interacting with clients and attorneys representing lenders, investors and governmental agencies to obtain the approvals necessary to facilitate these transactions. Prior to law school, I worked at a real estate finance law firm in Washington, DC, where I assisted lenders in obtaining loan insurance for multifamily housing and health care facilities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Jason Thomas
I engaged Kelly Behr at Nixon Peabody to assist my nonprofit with the acquisition and financing of a 75-unit affordable housing property in the D.C. area. While her profile indicates a broad general practice, her deep focus within the affordable housing sector was immediately apparent. She expertly navigated the intricate layers of LIHTC financing, regulatory agreements, and the transactional complexities specific to multifamily affordable housing. Her background at George Washington University and her recognized expertise in real estate law, as noted in recent industry acknowledgments, translated directly into practical, strategic advice. Kelly was meticulous in her due diligence and proactive in identifying potential hurdles with local housing authorities. Her ability to explain dense legal and financial concepts in clear terms was invaluable for our board. The one area where our experience could have been slightly smoother was in communication response times during the final week of closing, as the volume of last-minute requests seemed to create some delays. That said, the quality of her work product was never in question. Kelly is a sharp, dedicated attorney who clearly understands the mission-driven nature of this field alongside its legal demands. I would confidently recommend her for any affordable housing transaction.