Investing in
Properties,
Value,
Communities,
Lives
Equipped with a clear vision and mission, Preservation Equity Fund Advisors (PEF Advisors) was formed by leaders in the affordable housing space to create investment opportunities that instill traditional real estate economic returns while providing our partners with a greater purpose for their portfolios.
Guided by our dual mandate of impact & performance, we are here to enhance affordable housing investments through professional management and a commitment to helping communities preserve affordability.
The result is a team of affordable housing thought leaders and proven fund managers with a discerning eye for unique, value-add opportunities and an unwavering dedication to the individuals and communities we serve.
Building on a Strong Foundation
1971
Affiliated Company WNC Founded – Pioneer of Investments in Affordable Housing
2004
WNC Establishes Community Preservation Partners – Specialists in Redevelopment of Affordable Housing
2016
Preservation Equity Fund Advisors Founded
2019
Fund 1 Closes with Six Institutional Investors, PEF Acquires $108 Million in Affordable Housing
2022
Fund 2 Closes with 12 Institutional Investors, PEF Acquires/Controls $230 million in Affordable Housing
Our Mission
We are dedicated to the preservation of affordable housing through investment strategies that improve properties and support communities while generating results for the partners we serve.
Why PEF Advisors?
PEF Advisors believes investing to preserve existing, affordable rental housing can provide investors with the potential to receive durable income, capital appreciation and a potential hedge against recession. All this, while having a positive social impact through the preservation of this essential housing. Working with PEF Advisors offers:
Access
Proprietary Data Analytics
Valuable
Affordable Housing Expertise
Established
Property Management Relationships
Sophisticated
Institutional Level Governance
Preserving Affordability Through Impact
Adopting initiatives that provide tangible benefits to our properties and residents, PEF Advisors is dedicated to creating a positive impact on both the residents and communities we acquire. With a value-add perspective, our priority lies in finding new ways to support tenants’ lives – starting with providing social service opportunities and improving energy efficiency.
Partnership That Builds Community
Discover the relationships we cherish with our affiliates and partners—each sharing our passion for affordability to create our comprehensive affordable housing platform.
