Digital Edition

Transactions: June 2019

A selection of noteworthy deals announced between April 23 and May 14.

Straight Talk on Short-Term Rentals

This segment of the apartment business is growing up, but there is still a list of concerns from the industry to address. AvalonBay’s Karen Hollinger discusses the findings of the National Multi Housing Council/Kingsley Renter Preferences Report.

Taking Aim at the Co-Living Market

Chris Bledsoe, co-founder of the shared living startup, on why developers are beating a path to his door and how the company’s model could transform the housing sector in the U.S. and beyond.

The May Digital Issue of MHN Is Now Available!

Now you can get trend and strategy insights two different ways: Leaf through the Multi-Housing News digital digest for a quick read, or click on individual articles for an in-depth look at each of the topics that most interest you.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

Swinging Pendulum

Student housing design is shifting away from luxury amenities more geared toward recreation than studying to condensed living spaces and education-oriented common areas, marking a return of focus to efficiency, affordability and practicality.

Life Insurance Companies Expand Multifamily Debt Offerings

The stability of apartment assets prompts these institutional investors to develop new strategies as they travel cautiously up the yield curve.

Transactions: May 2019

A selection of noteworthy deals announced between March 29 and April 19.

In Search of Affordability Solutions

As the challenges intensify, our industry needs to spotlight what’s working and provide alternatives to what’s not, NMHC’s president contends.

Residents of Jonathan Rose Cos.' Tapestry mixed-income rental in Harlem tend to a community garden as part of an program promoting a healthy lifestyle and a sense of community.

Building Community Among Mixed-Income Residents

Forging bonds among residents from diverse economic backgrounds demands creativity, patience and financial investment. It can also pay off in unexpected ways.

The KODO anticipates the needs of renters with a curated experience that includes stylish furnishings, boutique hotel-style programming and the ability to control all systems within the “smart home.” Image courtesy of CGI

Mission Success: CGI’s Cohen Curates Lifestyles for Discerning Renters

This investor says he built his company’s $900 million portfolio by anticipating needs as well as cycles and maintaining a hands-on approach.