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US Multifamily Supply & Demand Forecasts by Metro
Some of the top 30 U.S. metros over the next five years might be at risk of oversupply—while others might need new units.
Related, Rockpoint to Launch $2B Value-Add Program
The partnership will concentrate primarily on the Florida market but will also search for opportunities within other successful metros, including Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas.
Student Housing Trends 2018: More Smart Living
Vesper Holdings’ Elliot Tamir shares the most popular student housing trends in 2018 and his expectations for the sector in the second half of the year.
Greystar-Led Fund to Acquire EdR for $4.6B
Blackstone also factored into the deal, forming a joint venture with GEdR to purchase approximately 10,500 beds across 20 assets for $1.2 billion.
Living the Life of Ease: Self-Service Technology
Michael Slovin from XFINITY Communities shares three main means through which technologies can ease the daily burdens for a property manager.
Greystone Closes $750M Debt Fund
The eight-year fund invests in debt financing across a range of real estate properties and anticipates an investment capacity of more than $2.5 billion for loan products such as bridge and mezzanine financing.
3 Creative Collaborations Driving the Business of Design
For 50 years NeoCon has been influencing workplace design through new product introductions. This year saw many new and strategic partnerships.
Resident Credit Scores Improve: TransUnion
The company found a year-over-year increase. Not only has employment continued to bolster the apartment market but wages, especially in growth sectors such as technology and professional services, have shown signs of growth.
Protecting Residents’ Data
At the recent NAA Apartmentalize conference, cybersecurity expert Mark O’Cleirigh of Erin Meadows discussed how to take an active role in mitigating a cyber attack at your community.
Changing the Perception of Affordable Housing
Affordable housing goes beyond the concept of Section 8 housing and government assistance. Industry experts at the National Apartment Association’s Apartmentalize conference shared the benefits that this asset class can bring to a neighborhood.