1 What Happens to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties at Year 15 and Beyond?, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), August 2012. The authors note that 2.2 million LIHTC-financed properties were placed in service from 1987 through 2009, the last year for which they had data. The authors estimate the total in 2011 was 2.4 million.
Platinum was a popular metal for jewelry until the 20th century, when the metal was taken off the market for military use during wartime. That gives you a sense of how durable platinum is â itâs shiny and beautiful, but itâs also a workhorse.
Wedding Metals. When it comes to wedding rings, the type of metal you choose is important, both for its style and longevity. It is likely that youâve heard of the precious metals: gold, silver, platinum and palladium, which all carry their own benefits and pitfalls. Alternative metals such as tungsten and titanium also have their pros and cons.