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Supply Concerns Bypass Securitized Multifamily: KBRA
The bulk of underlying collateral for Freddie Mac and CMBS multifamily loans is Class B and Class C properties, the bond rating agency reports. KBRA forecasts a positive performance for these assets.
Economy Watch: Apartment Supply Not Keeping Up with Demand in Most Markets
Out of the nation’s 50 largest metros, only 10 have enough new housing supply to keep pace with job growth, according to a new report from Apartment List, indicating that a lack of new construction is contributing to the affordability crisis in many parts of the country.
NAA on Multifamily Market Momentum
The apartment association surveyed industry experts about their business plans, expectations and market trends.
EdR’s CEO on Standing Out in Student Housing
Randy Churchey details how his REIT leverages public-private partnerships with universities seeking to expand accommodations and control costs. Featuring a slideshow!
2017’s Busiest Rental Markets
With apartment construction reaching a 20-year peak, most of the largest U.S. cities continue to add significant levels of rental stock. Denver and Nashville are joining the top 10 list in terms of 2017 apartment completions, according to RentCafé.
Managing the Uncertainties of Home Security
The process to replace and change mechanical key locks can be expensive and time consuming for both residents and property managers, making the switch to electronic access a more efficient option.
Tiny Living Gets Bigger
In this video, Tomas Eliaeson and Thomas Carlson-Reddig of Little discuss why this trend is becoming a more functional choice for universities and what goes into creating these spaces.
Economy Watch: Rents Rising in More Than Half of US
Twenty-six states and Washington, D.C., saw rental increases during the first six months of 2017, according to a recent ABODO report. The largest average increases occured in South Carolina, Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island.
Greystar-Led Fund Acquires Monogram Residential
The $3 billion deal encompasses 49 communities and nearly 14,000 units in 10 states. Joining Greystar as the REIT’s co-owners will be affiliates of APG Asset Management N.V., GIC and Ivanhoe Cambridge.
10 Markets with the Greatest Rent Loss
Rent growth has been decelerating nationally after a wave of new development. Here are markets with the greatest loss in rents over the year.