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A strategic alliance of housing experts teaming together to provide research,
market analysis, planning, technical assistance, and development services.

Our analytical and communication skills, reliability, access, and cost effectiveness are customized to serve:

  • Private developers
  • Public housing authorities
  • Municipal and county governments
  • Public/private partnerships
  • Non-profit groups
  • Mortgage bankers, bond underwriters, and other lenders

Four firms have teamed together to form The Housing Collaborative. We determine involvement in and responsibility for our studies based on the skills needed, client preferences, and our ability to respond in a timely manner.

Melanie Rees
Rees Consulting, Inc.

A recognized leader in market analysis since 1991 with an emphasis on affordable housing in high-cost communities, mixed-use projects, senior housing, and urban redevelopment.

Melanie Rees



Kathy McCormick

Kathy McCormick
McCormick and Associates, Inc.

An experienced program administrator and project developer with expertise in mixed income projects, special needs housing, and development of public housing policies and programs.




Chris Cares
RRC Associates, Inc.

A planner with extensive experience in community development who provides comprehensive planning, site analysis, data collection and management, and mapping services through his member staff.

Chris Cares



Bobbie Klein

Bobbie Klein
Klein Research & Analysis

A researcher with a legal and public policy background and experience in demographic and policy analysis, housing needs assessments, and market analysis.

We specialize in unique housing projects that target specific market segments including:

  • Mixed use projects
  • Tax credit apartment properties
  • Assisted and independent senior living
  • Redevelopment/reuse
  • Mobile homes
  • Seasonal employee housing
  • Employer assisted housing
  • Urban infill
  • Downtown/commercial core housing
  • Entry-level homeownership

We have expertise and proficiency in:

  • HUD, the Colorado Housing Division, and CHFA regulations
  • Database development and management
  • Surveys
  • Focus groups
  • Statistical analysis
  • Secondary data compilation
  • Graphing and mapping