Alyssa DeBono

Director

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 248.997.7867 / 810.588.9808

About

Midwest Affordable Housing Investment Sales Director | Affordable Housing Specialist

Alyssa DeBono is a Director at Greysteel’s Detroit office and a leading affordable housing investment advisor specializing in Michigan, Ohio, and the broader Midwest. She has successfully closed over 45 affordable housing transactions totaling more than $235 million and 2,700+ units across the Midwest and works with affordable housing owners, developers, and nonprofits to maximize value through strategic investment sales, competitive marketing processes, and expert navigation of complex housing programs including LIHTC, Section 8, and RAD.

As a trusted advisor with years of dedicated experience in affordable housing investment sales across the Midwest, Alyssa consistently delivers strong outcomes by aligning local market dynamics with national capital.

What Alyssa Does

Advises on affordable housing investment sales across the Midwest

Structures competitive sale processes for Affordable Multifamily properties

Maximizes pricing through strategic positioning and buyer competition

Navigates complex affordable housing regulatory programs

Connects sellers with institutional, private equity, and mission-driven buyers

Who Alyssa Works With

Alyssa partners with:

Affordable housing owners and developers

LIHTC and Section 8 property sponsors

Nonprofit housing organizations

Institutional investors and private buyers seeking affordable housing opportunities

And boasts affiliations with:

Women's Affordable Housing Network - Michigan | Sponsorships and Memberships Chair

Urban Land Institute (ULI)

National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)

Key Expertise

Affordable Housing Investment Sales (Midwest & Michigan)

LIHTC, Section 8/HCV, and RAD Transactions

Mixed-Income & USDA Section 515 Housing

Value Maximization & Competitive Market Creation

Buyer Sourcing & Institutional Capital Relationships

Why Clients Work with Alyssa

Alyssa combines deep affordable housing expertise with a strategic, process-driven approach to maximize pricing and execution certainty for sellers. Her experience as an affordable housing broker in Michigan and the Midwest allows her to align local market conditions with national investor demand.

Her approach includes:

Designing competitive, multi-phase marketing campaigns

Leveraging Greysteel’s national affordable housing buyer network

Creating strong competition to drive pricing outcomes

Aligning mission-driven goals with financial performance

Markets & Property Types

Geographic Focus: Midwest Region

Property Types: Affordable Housing (LIHTC, Section 8/HCV, RAD, Mixed-Income, USDA Section 515, Section 202, ELIHPA/LIHPRHA)

Notable Transaction

Parkmead Apartments – Grove City, OH

Role: Sell-Side Advisor

Size: 72 Units

Year Closed: 2025

Outcome: The process generated over 19offers from purchasers across the country, ultimately resulting in a sale to a local, Columbus-based owner who was best equipped to continue the owner’s mission.

Key Driver: Highly competitive, nationwide marketing process that generated 19+ offers and identified the strongest mission-aligned buyer

Transaction Experience and Track Record

Total Transaction Volume: $235,000,000+

Total Transactions: 45+

Total Units: 2,700+

Professional Background

Prior to joining Greysteel, Alyssa was a Vice President of Investments at Marcus & Millichap, where she specialized in investment sales and developed deep expertise in affordable housing transactions across multiple Midwest markets.

Earlier in her career, she held roles in the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives, providing her with a strong foundation in housing policy and regulatory frameworks.