National

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.

In the Limelight: Student Housing Investments

The Annex Group’s CEO Kyle Bach and COO Tom Tomaszewski share their views on the trends impacting student housing. Bach discusses the challenges developers face in this expanding market.

Student Housing Portfolio Lands $92M Loan

Aspen Heights and Safanad secured the financing for three properties totaling 1,653 beds in Iowa, Texas and South Carolina.

A Buyer’s Guide to PropTech Amenities

In a recent survey, 86 percent of respondents said they are willing to pay more if their apartment had smart technologies. Learn about PropTech amenities in this 37-page guide.

Freddie Mac Was Targeting Opportunity Zones Before They Existed

The government-sponsored enterprise found that its financing activity in what are now designated as qualified opportunity zones grew more than 75 percent faster than in other areas since 2010.

Jonathan Lee, principal & managing director, George Smith Partners. Image courtesy of George Smith Partners

What You Should Know About Construction Lending

Jonathan Lee, a principal & managing director at George Smith Partners, sheds light on the opportunities and challenges of financing ground-up multifamily projects.

The Outdoor Amenities Residents Love

Residents speak out on what they enjoy most in their communities and what they’d like to see added in the future.

The Biggest Bottleneck to Multifamily Supply: NIMBY-ism

A survey by the National Apartment Association found that local community resistance is seen as the top obstacle to new apartment construction. Big coastal cities are among the toughest places to build.

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Poll: Community Events

MHN has a new poll! We want to know which type of community events perform the best at your property.