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New Plan for Fannie, Freddie Threads the Needle
What's next for the GSEs: Yardi Matrix Research Director Paul Fiorilla assesses a major agreement.
For Fannie and Freddie, Big Decisions Await
An analysis of the crucial issues facing the GSEs from Paul Fiorilla, director of research at Yardi Matrix.
Affordable Housing and the Candidates: Analysis
Yardi Matrix Research Director Paul Fiorilla takes a deep dive into what the Trump and Biden plans mean for housing policy.
Apartment Debt Metrics Mostly Solid, But Gateway Metros Feeling Stress
Analysis shows loans backed by apartments have seasoned well and generally have a strong cushion against default, explains Paul Fiorilla and Ben Bruckner of Yardi Matrix.
Eviction Wave Still at Sea: Will It Make Land?
Paul Fiorilla of Yardi Matrix sheds light on how the multifamily industry continues to brace for an increase in missed rent payments.
Finding Durable Employment Sectors During a Pandemic
Yardi Matrix looks at which U.S. metros have the highest concentration of positions in finance, professional and technical services, and government—sectors that have lost the lowest proportion of jobs.
Multifamily Industry Front and Center in Policy Debates
Housing policies are in the spotlight in the national election and in many statehouses around the country. Here's a look at what's at stake in 2020.
Interest-Only Loans May Prove Risky―Eventually
How interest-only loans and other concessions could become weaknesses for commercial real estate when interest rates rise and property values decline.
Rent Control Makes a Comeback as Housing Crisis Grows
Years of above-trend rent growth have led to a renewed push for states to set limits, with three passing new laws in 2019.
Coworking’s Rapid Growth Set to Be Tested
The industry is evolving, with new business models emerging, such as property owners creating their own shared space studios, according to Yardi Matrix's Paul Fiorilla.
Few Economists See Downturn Despite Waning Growth Outlook
Most participants at the National Association of Business Economists meeting in Denver were sanguine about the prospects for the U.S. economy.
Future Housing Trends Toward “Hipsturbia”
Will Millennials remain in cities that cater to their lifestyle preferences, or will they settle down and move to the suburbs? ULI's answer is “yes.”