Affordable housing increasingly relies on layered financing, and projects that combine federal and local incentives demand more than conventional planning. At Second Street Flats, early coordination between design, development, and finance ensured that LIHTC and PILOT incentives worked together to support both budget and livability.  Project Overview: Urban Infill with Mixed-Use Components Second Street Flats is a 64-unit multifamily development on approximately 1.5 acres in

Residential growth across North Mississippi and the greater Memphis metropolitan area continues to accelerate, particularly in DeSoto County. As demand expands for thoughtfully planned communities that integrate housing, retail, and long-term infrastructure, mixed-use master planning has become central to sustainable regional development. We are proud to be involved in the Delta Landing development in Hernando, Mississippi, a 250-acre mixed-use community that reflects this mo

The Dallas Local & Municipal Affairs (LAMA) Fall Mixer, hosted by the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) saw a great turnout with the Dallas-Fort Worth group. Shapiro & Company had the distinct honor of sponsoring the event alongside other notable names in the Texas community. With an impressive turnout of about 50 attendees, the event fostered vibrant discussions on Senate Bill 840, a game-changing law effective September 1, 2025, passed by the 89th Te

Volunteering weekend with Shapiro & Company team members, assisting the local Habitat for Humanity Memphis with building homes for the community.

Désirée Masturzi has been recognized by the Memphis Business Journal in their Women Who Lead series. Since 2021, Memphis Business Journal’s Women Who Lead has recognized over 400 extraordinary women professionals. These remarkable honorees aren’t just leaders- they’re glass-ceiling shatterers and trailblazers shaping a diverse array of local specialties. MBJ’s editorial team handpicked the dynamic women in this installment for their standout leadership qualities, aiming to ce