Development
Growing Labor Shortages Impeding Housing and Economic Recovery
Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.
Cities that Promise to be the Healthiest Real Estate Markets
An infographic showing cities that promise to be the healthiest real estate markets for 2013.
Two Texas Metros Top List of ZipRealty’s Most Affordable Housing List
ZipRealty, Inc., an online technology-enabled residential real estate brokerage company, released its list of the top 10 most affordable housing markets in 2013 based on a two-year analysis by the company of MLS data and U.S. Census Bureau information.
TODAY’S DEALS: Venterra Realty Lands Financing for Houston-Area Buy
HFF arranges financing for an acquisition in Texas; Urban Land Conservancy buys land for an affordable TOD in Denver; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a $10.5 million cash-out refinance.
MHN Interview: The State of the Housing Industry
Peter Muoio, head of research at Auction.com, talks to MHN about housing demand and his predictions for multifamily.
TRANSCRIPT: Facebook Chat with Donald Capoccia, President, NYSAFAH
The transcript from Donald Capoccia’s, president, New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), live chat on the MHN Facebook page.
TODAY’S DEALS: NorthMarq Arranges $39.5M Fannie Mae Mortgage for Acquisition
NorthMarq Capital arranges a $39.5 million Fannie Mae loan through AmeriSphere Multifamily Finance; a JV buys a large Maryland asset; and Steadfast acquires a 26.4-acre parcel in Kentucky with plans for a 256-unit development.
White Paper: Multifamily Manufactured and Modular Construction
Modular manufacturing can offer the opportunity to conduct a meaningful portion of the construction in more competitive labor markets using sheltered, assembly line techniques, thus allowing task-skilled fabricators to conduct much of the building process without formal construction-trade training and apprenticeship.