Freddie Mac Chief Economist Foresees Slow But Steady Recovery for Economy, Housing
Schaumburg, Ill.–Frank E. Nothaft, chief economist of Freddie Mac is optimistic that there is a recovery under way, positing that a double-dip recession is unlikely.
Survey: Most Tenants Don’t Bother With Renters Insurance
Chicago–According to a recent report by Apartments.com, most apartment dwellers don’t have renters insurance.
Guest Column: Which New Technologies Provide Quick ROI for Multifamily?
Fairfield, N.J.–Four Advancements Offer Significant Value and Increased Efficiency
CRA Purchases 629 Apartments for $45.5M in Cash
Phoenix–Continental Realty Advisors (CRA), a Denver based owner of multi-family housing properties nationwide, has acquired The Canyons Luxury Apartment Community.
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Roof Assembly Reduces Sound Penetration by More Than 50 Percent
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s assembly for retrofitting lightweight commercial roof decks based on its DensDeck Roof Board product can reduce sound penetration by more than 50 percent.
US Green Building Council to Study LEED-Certified Building Performance
Washington, D.C.–Applying for and winning LEED certification is one thing, but what happens during the long life of a building afterward?
Multifamily Finance: A Tough Road, But Not Impossible
MHN recently spoke with Ryan Welsh, principal at Aries Multifamily, about the prospects for multifamily finance in the near- to mid-term.
Financial Reform Law Includes Another $1B for Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Washington, D.C.–The Neighborhood Stabilization Program has received a fresh infusion of $1 billion with the signing of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 into law this week.
Organization Says Banks Backing Away from NYC Affordable Housing
New York–New York’s banks are shirking their responsibilities under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA)
John Kerin is New President & CEO of Marcus & Millichap
Encino, Calif.–Previously, Kerin was a senior vice president and managing director of the firm, overseeing 18 offices nationwide.