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Top CEOs Weigh In on 2018 Prospects

At NMHC’s annual outlook conference, three leading executives paint a complex picture highlighted by substantial runway, moderating growth and a red flag or two.

Multifamily Markets Positioned to Win in 2018

Above-trend population increases and job gains in non-gateway cities are generating strong investor and resident demand for multifamily housing, explained IRT Chairman & CEO Scott Schaeffer. Here are three such markets poised to benefit from this trend in 2018.

Eye Candy Meets Practicality

Since its earliest days, the Kitchen & Bath Show has been drawing multifamily specialists who know how to connect the dots between residential housing trends and the apartment market. Here are some of the highlights, including a mix of practical and sexy products in a range of applications.

Economy Watch: Apartments Rents Falling in Some Major Markets

While nationwide apartment rents continued to rise in 2017, 14 of the largest U.S. cities saw average rents either decrease, stagnate or grow slower than the national average, a recent RentCafé report noted.

Bryan Sullivan, The Habitat Co.

Multifamily Investment 2018: Use a Scalpel—Not a Machete—to Find Value

As value-add multifamily deals in primary markets continue to be rare finds, more investors are likely to seek yields in non-core locations this year, predicts Bryan Sullivan, vice president of acquisitions and development at The Habitat Co., in his MHN-exclusive industry outlook.

JV to Invest $550M in National Portfolio

Cortland Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and GIC plan to acquire and renovate 8,000 to 10,000 Class B multifamily units across the U.S.

Can Real Estate Adapt to Historic Levels of Change?

Steeped in tradition and time-honored techniques, the real estate industry has thrived thanks to its dependability and cyclical nature, but powerful forces are creating disruption on an unprecedented scale.

Scott Hoekman, Enterprise Community Investment Inc.

Affordable Housing: A Practitioner’s Action Plan for 2018

Enterprise Community Partners’ Scott Hoekman outlines the firm’s priorities in 2018, and how the firm is adjusting to the impact of new tax reform on affordable housing.

2018’s Best Smart Home Devices

User-friendly, easy to set up and compatible with various hardware: These are some of the qualities to expect from the year’s top offerings.

How to Integrate Instagram Stories Into Your Social Media Program

Eight tips on how to make your Instagram Stories stand out to prospective residents and get current ones more involved in the community.