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Exterior Design Trends on the Rise

Jules Escalona of Straight Designs discusses key color palettes for multifamily, how to design by location and the impact of outdoor living.

Fannie Mae Expands Green Lending, Housing Innovation Platforms

Jeffery Hayward, executive vice president & head of Fannie Mae’s multifamily mortgage business, sat down with MHN at MBA’s CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo in San Diego to provide an industry-wide outlook and discuss the GSE’s new initiatives for 2018.

Multifamily Growth Prospects

NMHC’s new chair, Sue Ansel, outlines where more investment is needed for the industry to grow in the decade ahead in this month’s NMHC perspective.

What’s New, What’s Next in Multifamily Design

Apartment developers who invested in the urban loft aesthetic years ago are probably not surprised to see that this look is still going strong

Transactions: March 2018

The following is a list of transactions that were announced between December 2017 and Feb. 21, 2018.

Economy Watch: Where Do Residents Pay the Most Property Tax?

A new report from WalletHub reveals which states have the highest and lowest property tax in 2018.

Senior Housing Stakeholders Weigh In on 2018: JLL

According to the company’s first Senior Housing Investor Survey and Trend Report, the sector is expected to have a steady occupancy rate and increases in rent growth.

Top 10 Multifamily Buyers in the Mid-Atlantic

Investment activity in the region was high last year, recording more than $6 billion in transaction volume, with names such as Morgan Properties and Pantzer Properties leading the way.

Upgrading Amenities

MHN has a new poll! We want to know what category of amenities you are focusing on upgrading this year at your communities.

Student Housing Investment in 2018

Jaclyn Fitts, CBRE’s director of national student housing, spoke with MHN about the types of markets and financing sources that will be most popular for the sector this year.