Using AI and Data to Gain a Competitive Edge
How multifamily marketers can identify trends and use them to their advantage.
Big Living in Tiny Homes: The Rise of Micro Apartments
Thanks to some innovative solutions—and increasingly challenging housing and rental markets—micro units are finding a niche.
Influence Matters: How Online Influencers Are Shaking Up Multifamily
Developers and property managers are revamping their marketing techniques with a new generation of ambassadors.
Poll Finds that Americans May Still Favor Homeownership
Despite the housing and economic crisis, owning a home is still a part of the American dream, at least according to a national poll of 1,500 likely voters.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: 2012 Predictions Indicate that Class B Product Will Play Bigger Role
The multi-housing sector continues to be in the best shape of all real estate, affirmed panelists at a webinar, hosted by Humphreys & Partners Architects LP, yesterday.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Austin Sees Surge in Out-of-State Investor Interest
Austin is expecting a population growth exceeding 50,000 people, undoubtedly increasing the demand for apartments, pushing rents and occupancies.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Private-Employment Sector Grows, Strengthening Rental Demand in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City employment expanded 1.8 percent in the first three quarters of 2011, with nearly 11,000 jobs added to the marketplace, which equates to a 2.3 percent increase in private sector employment. Additionally, Marcus & Millichap projects that an additional 14,000 jobs will be added in 2012.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Multifamily Transaction Volume in Chicago Concentrated in $20M+ Assets
Demand for multifamily assets in the Windy City has been significant, with $1 billion worth of properties in the sector trading this year.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Milwaukee Reports a Low Average Vacancy for Midwestern Market
Milwaukee has doubled its job growth in the last year; coupled with virtually no new construction, the market has one of the lowest vacancies in the Midwest.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Transaction Velocity Picks Up Speed in Orlando
Orlando recently made the top 10 list of Forbes’ Next Big Boom Towns. While the market did not perform particularly well in the recession, it has more jobs now than it did at the turn of the century.