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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.
Nuveen Real Estate Launches $550M Multifamily Fund
The new fund, which targets renters by choice, will focus on acquiring well-located multifamily rental properties with stable occupancies in top-tier cities.
Bocchi Introduces New Fireclay Sink Design
Forte blends fireclay and aluminum in the design, making the new apron-front farmhouse sinks durable and thin. The slim profile saves space and offers more cubic volume.
Community Preservation Corp. Launches Mortgage Company
CPC Mortgage Co. will offer a suite of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Federal Housing Administration products for the acquisition, refinancing, rehabilitation and construction of multifamily properties.
Closing the Investment Return Gap in Seattle
Due to skyrocketing housing prices in and around the city, many nurses, school teachers and first responders drive an hour to their jobs. What can be done to make building workforce housing more enticing?
Leader of the Pack: Residents Sound Off on Delivery Services
The explosion of e-commerce has led apartment communities to upgrade how they handle packages and deliveries—but how do residents feel about the changes?