Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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Back to (Maintenance) Basics in a Shiny-Penny Tech World
How much tech is too much tech? And does this detract from the fundamentals of responsive maintenance and good old-fashioned customer service?
Set Your Apartments Apart by Allowing Pets
While owners might see too much risk in allowing pets, these fears are usually based on myth, not fact. And the rewards commonly outweigh the costs.
The Savvy Owner’s Road Map for Success
An expert from Marcus & Millichap discusses the importance of taking a strategic look at your current real estate holdings as we approach the end of this cycle amidst the uncertainties of tax reform, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures.
Elite Street Capital Lands Atlanta Apartments
The company acquired Waterford Point from PointOne Holdings and Biscayne Atlantic. Built in 1989, the 344-unit community is located in Lithia Springs.
Texas Apartments Change Hands
RailField Realty Partners has acquired Cedars of San Marcos, a 168-unit property in San Marcos. The company plans to spend approximately $2 million on renovations.
Denver Workforce Housing Commands $53M
Oak Coast Properties acquired the majority interest in the 384-unit Villas on 76th, increasing its hold in the area to 3,000 units.
Walker & Dunlop Closes $1.9B Acquisition for Greystar
The company financed Greystar’s acquisition of Monogram Residential Trust, including 36 distinct loans on properties throughout the U.S. This represents the largest financing in Walker & Dunlop history.
JV Acquires DFW Apartments
Warba Bank and Courtland Partners secured Suite 2801, a 417-unit community in Euless, Texas. The community was developed in 2013.
A Multifamily Trend to Watch in 2018
Many owners and managers are finding that outsourcing their accounting can provide multiple benefits—from easing the headache of managing the back office to direct cost savings.
Berkadia Secures $96M for PA, VA Properties
The company’s HUD team secured financing for three properties: $67.1 million for two properties in Philadelphia, the largest HUD 223(f) loans originated in the area in the last five years, and $29.1 million for a property in Richmond, Va.