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BuzzHouse: Smarter water use in affordable housing

Oct. 21, 2025 · Authored by Garrick Gibson, Donald N. Bernards

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Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry

In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson talk with Orlando Valdes, vice president of business development at Ion Water, about how invisible water waste is draining operating budgets in affordable housing and what developers, investors and property managers can do about it.

From catching invisible leaks to delivering underwriting support, Orlando explains how water data is becoming an operational tool for real savings, smarter investing and long-term asset preservation.

Learn more about water performance and the impact on affordable housing investment and lending.

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Donald Bernards

Donald N. Bernards

Donald Bernards, principal in the real estate group with Baker Tilly, has been active in many aspects of affordable housing since 1999.

Garrick Gibson

Garrick Gibson

Garrick Gibson is a principal with Baker Tilly’s development and community advisory practice. He has more than 15 years of experience, specializing in partnership tax concepts and tax incentivized real estate for development projects.

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Donald Bernards

Donald N. Bernards

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