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Apartments Outperforming Other Assets, Says NMHC

According to a recent study, multifamily communities are outperforming most other commercial real estate property types, whether it be on a risk-adjusted or unadjusted basis, regardless of holding period, geographic region, metro size or growth rate. Here’s why.

Kristen Ahrens

Capital One Ups HTI Fannie Mae Credit Facility to $216M

The company served as the sole lender, providing a bridge to long-term agency financing for a 23-property senior housing portfolio across six states.

Beth Tuttle

Customer Service Campaigns to Retain Residents

Beth Tuttle of LMC shares best practices for marketing to current renters, focusing on renewals to keep occupancy rates high.

Retirees Set to Outnumber Children

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s projection, the population will grow by an annual average of 2.3 million people until 2030, with Baby Boomers tilting the charts.

Student Housing Development Attracts International Investors

Peak Campus Development’s Jeff Githens discusses how students’ expectations in terms of housing changed and what he expects from the industry going forward.

David Snyder, Continental Realty Advisors

Multifamily Acquisitions in Emerging Markets

Continental Realty Advisors’ David Snyder discussed investment opportunities in markets such as Las Vegas, ways to maximize returns and why in-depth research is essential to expertly deploying capital.

Exterior Design Trends on the Rise

Jules Escalona of Straight Designs discusses key color palettes for multifamily, how to design by location and the impact of outdoor living.

Fannie Mae Expands Green Lending, Housing Innovation Platforms

Jeffery Hayward, executive vice president & head of Fannie Mae’s multifamily mortgage business, sat down with MHN at MBA’s CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo in San Diego to provide an industry-wide outlook and discuss the GSE’s new initiatives for 2018.

Multifamily Growth Prospects

NMHC’s new chair, Sue Ansel, outlines where more investment is needed for the industry to grow in the decade ahead in this month’s NMHC perspective.

What’s New, What’s Next in Multifamily Design

Apartment developers who invested in the urban loft aesthetic years ago are probably not surprised to see that this look is still going strong