Editor’s Note

Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief

How Climate Change Is Affecting Multifamily Risk Management

As more areas are experiencing natural disasters, insurers and developers are taking note.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

Celebrating Excellence

For MHN, 2022 culminated in a return to a live event to recognize our Excellence Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief

Supply-Chain Issues and the Multifamily Industry

Construction costs, labor challenges and a lack of supply are all still affecting the apartment business. But unlike in the recent past, owners and operators are finding workarounds.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

Achieving Rental Affordability

The theory that what goes up must come down doesn’t apply to multifamily rents. But the growing need for more affordable housing demands more inventory—and achieving that goal requires developer incentives.

Why Multifamily Developers Are Investing in Sustainable Development

It’s difficult to calculate the ROI of green development, but it can be rewarding in the long run.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

Single-Family Rentals’ New Attraction

As institutional investors finesse homeownership, they’re discovering that apartment efficiencies and amenities can apply. And they can attract even more interest in home rental.

Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief

Data Security in the Multifamily Industry

Multifamily owners and operators hold on to a lot of their residents’ personal data. That’s why it’s crucial to have a cybersecurity plan in place.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

New Solutions to Housing Affordability

Rising construction costs are complicating efforts to meet demand for low-income housing. But new collaborations and the President’s recently announced plan offer possibilities for success.

Jessica Fiur

Student Housing Amenities Get a New Focus

Gen Z students are serious about their studies. Here’s how student housing developers are changing up their amenities to reflect this.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

Multifamily Real Estate’s Mandate for Climate Change

Environmental efforts have historically taken a backseat during recessions. But real estate’s significant contributions to the carbon footprint necessitate a change in thinking regardless of the economic climate.