N & H Enterprises, Inc. First in Nation to Receive 2005 National Housing Recognition

Orangeburg, SC – May 11, 2005 – The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) announced that N & H Enterprises, Inc., recently received National Recognition as a Community of Quality™ for outstanding management of nine properties located throughout South Carolina. In the lowcountry, Amelia Village Elderly Housing, sponsored by the Orangeburg County Council on Aging and Jamison Village Elderly Housing, both located in Orangeburg and Wisteria Way in Manning were among the honored properties.

As manager of Nationally Recognized Communities of Quality™ (COQ), NAHMA acknowledged that N & H Enterprises, Inc. provides the highest-quality affordable housing to lower-income residents while adding value to its larger community. Each of N & H’s COQ certified properties met NAHMA’s high standard of excellence in maintenance and management practices, the services they provide residents, and the experience and training of personnel. They scored high on inspection of its physical plant and on the quality of management reviews, audits, and replacement reserves.

Additional properties that received the Community of Quality™ designation include Baptist Village Apartments in Anderson, American Legion Seniors Apartments in Easley, 62 Plaza Apartments of Central, and Lakeside Apartments in Columbia. In Aiken, both Croft House Inc. and The Windham House Apartments were honored.

“There are thousands of providers of affordable multifamily housing in the nation,” said NAHMA’s president, Jim McGrath, NAHP-e, HCCP. “N & H Enterprises, Inc. is among the select few that have achieved the very highest standard of excellence in property management and in the provision of services to lower-income families. These services enable residents to attain high levels of self-sufficiency and success in their lives and for their families. The work done by N & H Enterprises, Inc is a credit to its entire community.”

"N&H is extremely honored to have nine of our properties distinguished as a Community of Quality™. We are always striving to provide the best in housing services for our residents. Having these efforts applauded by industry experts is very gratifying and truly a direct reflection of the dedication of our staff," stated Harris Davis, CEO for N & H Enterprises, Inc.

To be recognized as a National Community of Quality TM (COQ), a property must receive a high score based on six criteria: Physical Inspections; Employee Credentials; Financial Management; Programs and Services; Endorsements; and Photographs and Reports.

About N & H Enterprises, Inc.
N & H Enterprises, Inc. is a full-service property management company specializing in development, leasing, and management services for investors and owners of commercial, residential, affordable housing, and senior housing properties. With offices in Greenville and Orangeburg, N & H provides customized management services throughout South Carolina. For more information, visit www.nhenterprises.com.

About NAHMA
Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., NAHMA is the leading voice for affordable housing, advocating on behalf of multifamily property managers and owners whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing. NAHMA holds a unique position in the industry as the advocate for professional multifamily management standards. It supports legislative and regulatory policy that promotes the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable housing, is a vital resource for technical education and information, fosters strategic relations between government and industry and recognizes those who exemplify the best in affordable housing. Founded in 1990, NAHMA’s membership today includes the industry’s most distinguished multifamily management companies and owners.

For more information about the National COQ Recognition program and NAHMA, the leading voice for affordable housing managers and owners, visit www.nahma.org.