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Rent Control Fight Expected to Continue After Prop 10

Proposition 10, a statewide ballot initiative designed to expand rent control in California, was defeated in a well-funded campaign led by multifamily industry leaders. Now they hope to put the focus on expanding affordable housing opportunities.

Soaking Up Opportunities in the Sun Belt

American Landmark Apartments CEO Joe Lubeck reveals his company’s investment strategy and what he sees stoking the hot Southern secondary markets.

KeyBank Arranges $291M for Senior Housing Portfolio

The loan, which was secured through Freddie Mac and closed in two tranches, was used to acquire 17 properties totaling 2,193 units.

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Legrand to Team Up With Samsung for Smart Lighting Solution

The new lighting product connects with existing smart-home solutions so that lamps, small appliances and whole-home lighting systems can be controlled remotely via the Legrand Smart Lights app or within the home through voice-enabled assistants.

What Gen Z Wants in Student Housing

Location, security and activity spaces—these are the top three qualities that Bock Development Group takes into consideration when developing a student housing community with Gen Z renters in mind. CEO Tom Bock sheds light on attracting this important cohort.

Amazon’s HQ2: The Multifamily Impact

Executives weigh in on the implications for residential markets in Crystal City, Va., and Long Island City, N.Y., Amazon’s future HQ2 campuses.

The 2018 Vote: California Says No to More Rent Control

The state rejected a measure that would have opened the door to broader restrictions, but concerns linger about efforts around the country to impose caps.

Where Do You Turn for Capital When Rates Rise?

As banks and other depositories re-assess their lending terms, investors need to cast a wider net when seeking to finance and refinance their properties.

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MHN Poll: Technology Expenditures

MHN has a new poll! We want to know if you are planning to increase your technology expenditures for the next year. 

Giving Thanks: What Makes Renters Grateful

What do you love about your community? That’s what MHN and Kingsley Associates sought to find out in this month’s resident feedback.