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Raiders of the Lost Rate Hike
While Fed Chair Janet Yellen has suggested the potential for multiple rate hikes through 2018, several factors should influence her plan to be implemented with caution, argues Stepp Commercial Vice President Mark Ventre.
Freddie Mac Revises 2017 Outlook
In this video, the GSE concludes that, despite performance moderating from cycle highs, the U.S. multifamily market should remain healthy into 2018.
MHN’s Top 5 July 2017 Articles
Miss out on any MHN stories in July? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month, including the top 10 apartment owners in Atlanta and design trends and products from NAA’s Education Conference & Exposition.
Starlight Launches $1.3B Acquisition Drive
The firm will continue to target Class A properties in the South and West through a new partnership with two institutional investors.
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.