What’s happened to the distressed multifamily market?
As the great recession peaked, and portfolios were reassessed, we anticipated a vast sell-off of distressed multifamily communities or their notes. But a funny thing happened on the way to the fire sale: Many properties didn’t show up.
Making Concessions
Determine best practices for leasing and renewal incentives to maximize NOI.
Get Connected
Working in telecom upgrades and options can improve a community’s competitive edge.
2010 Forecast: Seizing Hidden Opportunities
High occupancy and rent rates put the stamp of approval on potential multifamily investments. But don’t ignore other less subtle upward trends
The Next Upcycle
Stable occupancy and rent rates, the most powerful of fundamentals, can signal a good multifamily investment. Follow the jobs, strong vertical industries and patterns of migration to find the sound deals of the next upcycle
Figuring out Social Media
As management companies and residents alike flock to Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, their use as marketing tools can be both intriguing and inconclusive
Pushing Paperless Rent Payment
Residents are slow to adopt, but new options continue to be rolled out as education efforts are stepped up
Student Housing: Catch the Wave
Developers, investors and managers can win at the student housing game—if they play at the varsity level
Portal Protocols
Resident portals are mini sites where tenants can pay their rent, check out activity calendars and request maintenance service. Owners and managers are finding that these portals are must-have amenities today, impacting both resident retention and leasing efforts.