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NAHB Forecasts Promising 2020 for Development
The positive apartment sector outlook was presented at IBS during Design + Construction Week.
Amherst, Front Yard Residential to Merge in $2.3B Deal
Amherst will acquire Front Yard in a transaction that is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020.
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.