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Why Affordable Housing Is Key to Overall Economic Prosperity
In California, and many other expensive states, the lack of reasonably priced homes impacts job growth, income growth and overall economic health, contends the director of the USC's Lusk Center for Real Estate.
ViewPoint 10 July 2019 18:41 -
Equity Flocks to Multifamily … For Now
Strong fundamentals keep investors focused on apartment investments, but there are some indicators that should be watched, according to JVM Realty Corp.'s Jay Madary.
ViewPoint 10 July 2019 15:42 -
For Fast and Thorough Screenings, Go Digital
By applying new technologies, property managers can satisfy the concerns of all three of their customers: the applicant, onsite associates and the property's owners, explains Village Green's Bob Gleason.
ViewPoint 08 July 2019 17:49 -
Top Risk Management Issues for Florida Condo Developers: Part I
Since liability cannot fully be avoided or delegated, here's a comprehensive, customized management plan that can assist in limiting risk from Robert Alfert, Esq., of Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel.
ViewPoint 02 July 2019 18:33 -
The Affordable Housing Enigma
Recognizing the scale and complexity of the challenge is a commendable first step, but much more work is ahead, writes CAPREIT’s Andrew Kadish.
ViewPoint 27 June 2019 21:16 -
Property Owner’s Guide to Apartment Renovations
The key to effective alterations is distinguishing between cosmetic changes and essential improvements, says Adam Frisch of Lee & Associates Residential NYC.
ViewPoint 26 June 2019 18:42 -
Debt Still Available to Disciplined Multifamily Players
Both equity groups and lenders should remain committed to investing in apartment sponsors, according to Mark Stewart of Bainbridge Cos.
ViewPoint 26 June 2019 18:40 -
The Unintended Consequences of NY’s New Rent Laws
While the package signed into law by Governor Cuomo will surely help tenants, it is a critical game changer for landlords, according to JLJ Capital's Jonathan Lewis.
ViewPoint 20 June 2019 21:37 -
Making Employee Onboarding Impactful
Bringing in new team members is a critical opportunity to educate employees on their roles, impart corporate culture and build for the future, according to Jennifer Henderson of The Bainbridge Cos.
ViewPoint 14 June 2019 10:50 -
Don’t Wait to ‘Buy the Dip’ in Seniors Housing
A number of this segment's investors have sidelined themselves waiting for deeply distressed assets to come to market. Those opportunities may not present themselves after all, contends JLL's Charles Bissell.
ViewPoint 12 June 2019 15:14 -
How Banks, Life Companies Are Besting the GSEs
Borrowers today can expect more favorable terms from banks and life companies as these lenders compete heavily for business that is typically the territory of Fannie and Freddie, says Draper & Kramer's Matthew Wurtzebach.
ViewPoint 12 June 2019 15:13 -
Trading Spaces: The Sharing Economy’s Impact on CRE
Zoning laws and the strict definitions of the past are under pressure as the economic potential of homes and buildings is unleashed by Internet-age companies, explains Camber Creek's Nate Lowentheil.
ViewPoint 12 June 2019 15:11 -
Construction Financing Gets Harder to Come By
Loans for new apartment projects have been a slam dunk for lenders for nearly the past decade, but there is a new sense of caution developers should be aware of, according to Nicholas Minoia of Diversifed Properties LLC.
ViewPoint 12 June 2019 15:10 -
3 Game-Changing Trends Thanks to TCJA
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 favors apartment rentals over single-family home sales in a number of ways, but developers and managers should not take this advantage for granted, says designer Mary Cook.
ViewPoint 07 June 2019 15:29 -
The Art of LEED Certification
Primary factors to consider when pursuing some degree of certification are cost, logistics, market and the potential impact to the bottom line, according to Mill Creek Residential Senior Managing Director of Development Sam Rodriguez.
ViewPoint 06 June 2019 16:03