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Economy Watch: HQ2 Could Raise Rents in Some Apartment Markets
Smaller metros with lower wage growth or constrained housing stocks could see rents rise the most from the Amazon HQ2, notes a new Apartment List report.
Remote Access: Multifamily’s Key to Success
Integrating electronic access is a simple and profitable way to attract a growing audience of residents, mitigate safety concerns and streamline access management, according to Ann Matheis of Allegion.
Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis
A panel of industry veterans offered a sober assessment and strategies for progress at the Institute of Real Estate Management’s annual summit in Chicago.
Transforming Unit Design
Marc Fairbrother of CallisonRTKL explains how new unit plans allow residents to have multiple, flexible spaces that can accommodate different configurations, integrating technology and energy-efficiency.
How to Deliver Cost-Efficient, Environmentally Sustainable Projects
MHN spoke with Satyen Patel to find out how his company Prescient’s construction system helps multifamily developers deliver projects within tight schedules and on budget.
Top 10 Markets With the Largest Recent Rent Growth
A look at the cities with the highest percentage of rent growth over the past five years, along with their struggles and successes.
In Case You Missed It: MHN’s Top 5 Posts in September
Miss out on any of our articles or videos? Catch up with five of our most popular posts for the month, including information about Hurricane Harvey’s multifamily impact.
Using IoT as an Amenity
Technology is the new differentiator between multifamily properties and competitors. Felicite Moorman, CEO of STRATIS, explains how the Internet of Things offers both convenience and cost savings.
Economy Watch: Certain Residential Markets Overvalued
In San Francisco, real residential prices have soared 65 percent since 2012, and remain 6 percent above the national average, according to the latest UBS 2017 Global Real Estate Bubble Index.
Senior Housing M&As Outlook Strong: Capital One
According to the latest survey of more than 150 industry professionals, 43 percent anticipate an increase in activity heading into the fourth quarter of 2017.