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Student Housing: What to Keep an Eye On in 2020

What does it take to scale up and what is the best resident retention strategy? Peak Campus’ Jeff Githens and Casey Petersen share their insights into one of the most dynamic housing sectors.

View Smart Windows Curb Energy Costs

The dynamic, network-connected glass product features automatic tinting and remote control.

4 Questions With JP Morgan Chase’s Kurt Stuart

The head of commercial term lending for the Northeast discusses financing, interest rates and legislative change in the late-cycle environment.

Freddie Mac Survey Profiles Renters vs. Owners

The report shows a record number believe renting is more affordable than owning a home, as affordability becomes a growing issue among both residents and owners.

Late-Cycle Lenders Proceed With Caution

At MBA’s CREF 2020 Conference, lenders said high valuations and rent regulation are just two of the many risk factors that impact credit decisions today.

MBA Predicts Slow Economy, Stable Rates

The strength of the U.S. economy continues, but the list of uncertainties gets longer and longer, says the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Chief Economist Michael Frantantoni.

MHN’s January 2020 Must-Reads

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

Labor, Land Costs to Impact Senior Housing Development

According to a recent CBRE report, total costs increased by 6.4 percent in 2019, with labor and land expenditures cited as key factors.

Whirlpool Debuts Apartment-Friendly Appliances

The suite of compact kitchen equipment is optimized for multifamily housing.

Cushman & Wakefield to Acquire Pinnacle in Landmark Deal

With a portfolio of almost 170,000 units, Pinnacle is the third-largest multifamily manager in the country.