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Construction Starts Lag Amid Pandemic

Apartment developers face widespread delays, according to the latest survey by the National Multifamily Housing Council.

4 Things Affordable Housing Owners Can Do Now

Experts offer tips for keeping residents of affordable and low-income communities healthy and safe during the pandemic.

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Freddie Mac Boosts Multifamily Forbearance Program

Updates to the COVID-19 forbearance program offer additional relief to borrowers and renters facing hardship.

Fitness Center Amenities FAQ During COVID-19

FitnessDesignGroup Founder Bryan Green answers questions about managing fitness spaces during a pandemic and beyond.

Aluminum Railings Provide Maintenance-Free Strength

The railing from Superior Aluminum Products is easy to install and ideal for multifamily environments.

More Apartment Operators Move to Flex Payment Models

At a time when many renters face financial hardships because of COVID-19, multifamily operators are responding with a variety of payment alternatives that can ease the strain on residents’ wallets.

April Rent Payments Hit 84 Percent

NMHC’s latest analysis found that a large majority of renters made full or partial payments by April 12.

Emergency Measures Help Multifamily Weather the Storm

A new report by Marcus & Millichap finds that aid to workers and renters is bolstering the apartment industry in a time of crisis.

NMHC Research Foundation Study Examines Apartment Filtering

The comprehensive review finds the number of lower-income residents moving into naturally occurring affordable rentals has declined since the Great Recession.

Sustainable Amenities Most Wanted by Renters

The most-requested green features? Composting, electric car charging stations and efficient appliances.