Student Housing
MHN Interview: A. David Lynd Shares Secrets of His $100 Million Student Housing Portfolio
The CEO of Lynd Student Living discusses how to create a successful student housing portfolio.
MHN TV: NMHC Student Housing Interview with Jack Kern
At the 2011 NMHC Student Housing Conference, MHN met up with Jack Kern to get his insights into the sector.
TODAY’S DEALS: Marcus & Millichap Sells Two Student Housing Communities
Marcus & Millichap brokers the sale of two southern student housing communities; ARA arranges the sale of a 180-unit community in Phoenix; and George Smith Partners completes a challenging $4.2 million refinance of an SRO property.
TODAY’S DEALS: MG Properties Group Acquires Mixed-Use Condo Conversion
MG Properties Group buys a 33-unit condo conversion for $11.8 million; IPA brokers the sale of a 392-bed student housing community at USC; and Walker & Dunlop provides Freddie Mac funding to two student housing properties.
MHN TV: Student Housing Interview with SAS Builders
At the 2011 NMHC Student Housing Conference, MHN sat down with Joann Craig and Jeanne Stosser of SAS Builders Inc. to get their insights into the student housing industry.
Luxury Student Housing GrandMarc Under Construction
Are luxury buildings a new trend for student housing? Phoenix Property Company is banking on it, with its new student housing community, GrandMarc, in Austin, Texas.
KAREA Acquires Three Student Housing Properties Near State Schools
Student housing is widely still considered “recession-resistant” as demand for such housing rises with enrollment, which (if anything) has been bolstered by the ravages of the economy.
Student Housing Income and Expense Survey Shows Northeast Spends Less On Operating Expenses
Washington, D.C.–The National Multi Housing Council’s National Student Housing Council (NSHC) recently released its “Off-Campus Student Housing: 2011 Income and Expense Benchmarking Survey.”
TODAY’S DEALS: American Realty Advisors Acquires 186-Unit Community
American Realty Advisors acquires a 186-unit community in Houston; Education Realty Trust starts the 2011 school year with 94.9 percent occupancy; and Marcus & Millichap arranges a $17 million bridge loan for the completion of an apartment property.
SPECIAL REPORT: Finding Your ‘Sweet Spot’ to Maximize NOI
Phoenix–To determine pricing in student housing, find your “sweet spot” of leasing and start next year’s rents right below that, advised panelists for “What is Your Rent Model?: Are You Maximizing Rent During Renewal and Lease Up?” at the 2011 NMHC Student Housing Conference & Exposition.