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Increasing Migration Sustains Demand in Salt Lake City
Boosted by a growing population and solid employment gains, Salt Lake City continues to attract multifamily developers. Roughly 8,600 units were under construction across the metro as of June.
Atlas Real Estate Partners Acquires FL Property
The company purchased Pier 5350, a 400-unit community in Jacksonville, and plans to make green upgrades to the property.
Demand Fuels Growth in Chicago
Multifamily rents are increasing at the fastest pace since November 2016, reaching 1.8 percent year-over-year as of June.
San Jose Prices Out Many Residents
The metro’s lack of housing affordability continues to hinder population growth, as Silicon Valley’s multifamily market commands some of the highest rents in the nation, while the area’s median home price is approaching the $1 million mark.
WNC Closes $150M LIHTC Fund
WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 45 LP will be used to develop and renovate 26 affordable housing communities in 12 states.
Capital One Furnishes $178M Loan for SF-Area Property
Anton Menlo includes 394 units, 37 of which are affordable. Additionally, the community offers a pool, a rooftop lounge and yoga studios.
Rent Growth Rebounds in San Francisco
The metro’s average multifamily rent went up 2.7 percent year-over-year through June, to $2,645, while housing affordability dropped to its lowest level since 2008.
Latch Raises $70M Series B Fund
Brookfield Ventures will be leading the fund and installing the brand’s smart access system throughout properties within its current pipeline, creating the world’s largest smart access ecosystem within a single portfolio.
Affordable Housing: A Safe Investment in Unpredictable Times
Avanath Capital Management’s John Williams and Jun Sakumoto explain why affordable housing properties should be seen as opportunities to produce consistent returns. The two executives also revealed their expectations regarding the sector going forward.
Pricier Than It Used to Be in Atlanta
The metro’s average multifamily rent surpassed the $1,200 mark this year, having gained more than $200 since the summer of 2014.