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Freddie Mac Foresees 4 Percent Rent Growth in 2019
The GSE’s midyear outlook finds that the industry is still struggling to build enough multifamily units for a housing-hungry nation, despite elevated construction starts.
A Survey of More Than 1,000 Renters in Real Life
Awkward situations such as clogged toilets and noisy neighbors can make renters’ lives difficult. Learn how the right property technology can make their lives easier.
Top States for Green Multifamily Certification
A new report from the U.S. Green Building Council found that LEED certification for single and multifamily homes has grown significantly in the past two years.
How Rising Temperatures Impact Real Estate
The Urban Land Institute’s latest report details the effects, statistics and mitigation strategies of rising temperatures throughout the U.S.
Wilson Electronics Launches New Cellular Amplifiers
The enterprise products boost cell signals for commercial buildings, including multifamily properties, using a multi-port configuration to improve indoor coverage for residents.
Podcast: What’s Hindering Affordable Housing Construction
NAA Director of Industry, Research and Analysis Paula Munger discusses the factors that influence today’s affordable housing market. Is it mainly increasing construction costs? Or do land scarcity and NIMBY-ism play key roles, too?
Steadfast’s REIT Merger Creates Firm with $3.3B in Assets
Steadfast Apartment REIT has acquired three affiliated REITs in separate stock-for-stock, tax-free transactions. The deal is expected to close in 2020.
Q&A: Sustainable Operations Practices From FirstService Residential
Kelly Dougherty, director of energy management at FS Energy, explains how the company handles expenses and maximizes operating budgets to enhance building efficiencies.
Podcast: Doug Bibby of NMHC Talks Affordable Housing Solutions
The president of the National Multifamily Housing Council weighs in on causes and possible answers to the affordable housing crisis.
The Property Management Playbook for Localized Social Marketing
Find out how SOCi’s newest guide can help you transform your property management strategy and take your marketing to the next level.