APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: July 2015

The National Association of Home Builders reports that existing condo and co-op sales rose by 7.1 percent during March to 600,000 units.

Keeping the Family Business Together

Multifamily investors should engage in succession planning early in order to ensure the health of family-owned real estate.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: June 2015

February was the first month since June 2014 that multi-housing starts totaled less than 300,000 units, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Crowdfunding: How will New Regulations Impact Sponsors?

Investors can learn about deals they would otherwise be unable to access; but, like any innovation, crowdfunding faces early resistance in the market.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: May 2015

According to forecasts by Marcus & Millichap, 210,000 units will be completed in 2015 in major metropolitan areas, with average effective rents of $1,219 and average vacancy rates of 4.8 percent.

Fannie Mae’s Property Guidelines Adjustment

Fannie Mae has made two extensive revisions to the Property Condition Assessment guidelines.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: April 2015

Total apartment returns tracked by the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries increased to 2.77 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: March 2015

Multifamily housing starts (five-plus units) rose by 7.6 percent over the month of November 2014 to 340,000 units, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

TODAY’S DEALS: Cohen Financial Arranges More Than $10M from Pillar

Cohen Financial announces that it has arranged $10.366 million for two properties in Grand Rapids, Mich.; and NorthMarq Capital’s Los Angeles office secures a 5+25 Year term loan.