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July Brings Job Gains, But Economy Still Reeling

While the addition of 1.8 million jobs provides room for cautious optimism, improvement varies widely by region and volatility remains an issue.

MHN’s July 2020 Must-Reads

Catch up on our most important stories, interviews, rankings and analyses for last month.

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MHN Poll: Summer Leasing

MHN has a new poll! We want to know how much your summer leasing season has been impacted by the coronavirus. 

Class A Vacancies Rise and Rents Fall Amid Crisis

Health risks dampened performance of new deliveries, while demand in many urban centers fell, according to a report from Marcus & Millichap.

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Moe Vela Talks Affordable Housing

Moe Vela draws on his extensive experience in real estate, law and public policy to offer his views on the state of affordable housing, how it will change as a result of COVID-19, and how the public and private sectors can work together to improve the situation.

COVID-Fueled Weakness to Last Through 2020

The pandemic’s economic hurdles will lead to a hike in multifamily vacancies and declining rents, according to Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Midyear Outlook.

ICYMI: MHN’s Top 5 Posts in July

Miss any of our articles? Catch up with five of our most popular posts for the month.

How the Pandemic Could Spark More Conversion Projects

Can you build more affordable and workforce housing units without federal funds? Repvblik Founder & CEO Richard Rubin says yes. Here’s more on his business model, strategy and expectations.

Industry Urges More Rent Relief to Avoid ‘Domino Effect’

The multifamily industry and housing advocates are pushing for more federal measures to avoid potentially dire consequences for renters and multifamily owners.

Investors Gain Confidence as Dealmaking Resumes

Positive sentiment is staging a comeback as multifamily rent collection holds steady and the investment market thaws, a new survey by Institutional Property Advisors finds.