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Realtors Predict Stronger Multifamily Market for 2011

Multifamily rental properties will see a decrease in vacancies as well as modest rental increases next year.

National Housing Trust and Enterprise Announce New Green Preservation Loan Product

A new lending program from Enterprise and the National Housing Trust Community Development Fund has been launched, which will provide nonprofit owners and developers capital to jump-start green retrofits of affordable rental communities.

Occupancies Down For Seniors Housing, But Not For Long

Occupancy rates for seniors housing fell in the first quarter of 2010, while rent growth continued during the same period, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous two years.

Multifamily Continues to be a Bright Spot in Commercial Real Estate

Multifamily is the only sector of commercial real estate that can expect increased demand in the second half of 2010.

Survey Finds that Renting is More Preferable to Owning in a Down Market

A majority of consumers, 76 percent, deem renting to be more favorable than owning a home in the current real estate market.

Multifamily Housing Starts Still in Doldrums

Multifamily construction, it seems, remains volatile even during the economic recovery.

MHN Interview: Getting Residents to Update Financial Information is Challenge in Affordable Hsng

Patricia Bowen talks to MHN about the major compliance challenges.

Obama Administration Wants Additional Funding for Neighborhood Stabilization, As One City Continues to Feel Pain

Obama Administration will work with Congress to find up to $1 billion in additional funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Fannie Mae Predicts Expansion of Multifamily Starts

According Fannie Mae, about 284,000 multifamily housing units started nationwide in 2008.

Why Yardi Acquired DIY and 3 Other Cos. in 1 Year

DIY, which already has 200 to 300 clients, became available and Yardi was impressed with their product.