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Trends in Student Housing: Shifting Toward a Healthy Lifestyle

Wellness is increasingly important to students when they are choosing accommodations. GMH Capital Partners’ Jim Kirby names the key amenities that attract students today.

The March Digital Issue of MHN Is Now Available!

Now you can get trend and strategy insights two different ways: Leaf through the Multi-Housing News digital digest for a quick read, or click on individual articles for an in-depth look at each of the topics that most interest you.

In Case You Missed It: MHN’s Top 5 Posts in February

Miss any of our articles? Catch up with five of our most popular posts for the month.

Green Financing’s Growth and Growing Pains

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and PACE financing continue to lead the charge, with an increasing number of states expected to launch government-backed guaranteed mortgages.

Waters Edge at Harbison, Columbia, S.C. In the midst of massive local layoffs that caused multifamily vacancy in the area to skyrocket, the community held the line through stepped-up resident engagement and new programs. Image courtesy of Lloyd Jones LLC

What Do Asset Managers Want from Property Managers?

In a competitive, fast-changing environment, meeting client expectations calls for unprecedented sophistication about business strategy, finance and other areas. Experts name five key areas to focus on.

Multifamily Marketing’s New Skill Set: Psychology Plus Data Science

Digital technologies are revolutionizing multifamily marketing and leasing, as well as the skills needed by professionals. But effective marketing still hinges on understanding customers and their decision-making process.

HFF Secures $135M Loan for 6 Student Housing Assets

The properties in the portfolio include University Downs Apartments and Condos, University View, Hillcrest Oakwood, Colonie Apartments, Southgate Apartments and Ella Lofts.

Insider’s View: Pinnacle CEO on Student Housing

Rick Graf shares his insights on the growing student housing sector, trending amenities and what sets a top property management provider apart from the competition.

Executive Q&A: Takeouts, Investment Sales to Fuel Mortgage Market

While apartment fundamentals are strong, there are likely to be fewer refinancings in 2019 because many borrowers refinanced last year, according to PGIM Real Estate Finance’s Mike McRoberts.

Waypoint Residential Expands Development Pipeline

The company has six multifamily properties totaling more than $325 million in development or leasing stages—including two new brands—in the Northeast and West.