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Kevin Lewis

5 Ways to Combat Loneliness in Affordable Housing

Helping residents make connections is the real meaning of “community,” according to NHP Foundation’s Kevin Lewis.

Lew Sichelman

TV Shows an Unrealistic Rent Picture

From “Friends” to “How I Met Your Mother” to “Castle,” huge apartments might not align with your favorite TV character’s income, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.

J. Wickham Zimmerman

Why Luxury Amenities Matter for Office-to-Residential Conversions

J. Wickham Zimmerman on crafting experiences for renters.

Headshot of Mitch Walsh of Gantry

Optimistic Lenders Line Up for Multifamily

Despite lingering volatility, borrowers have ample options in 2025, writes Gantry’s Mitch Walsh.

JLL Bryan Lockard

Why Senior Housing’s Ready to Grow Again

Bryan Lockard of JLL on the strong fundamentals driving this trend.

Headshot of Wendy Simpson, Pratum Companies

4 Strategies to Build a Strong Multifamily Brand

Meaningful rebranding should be purpose-driven and involve all stakeholders, advises Wendy Simpson of Pratum Cos.

Michael Shadeed of Franklin Street

Wildfire Risk and Resilience: A Guide for Multifamily Property Owners 

Preparedness is critical as the likelihood of catastrophic losses rises, writes Michael Shadeed of Franklin Street.

Lew Sichelman

The Renter Battle With Late Payment Fees

New research suggests that once someone incurs one late fee, another is even more likely, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.

Barry Wolfson of Greystone

HUD Updates Open Doors for Developers

Rule changes provide higher proceeds and greater flexibility, writes Greystone’s Barry Wolfson.

Eva Thibaudeau of the NHP Foundation

Why Permanent Supportive Housing Is More Important Than Ever

Affordability alone won’t create a successful affordable development for some residents, writes Eva Thibaudeau-Graczyk of the NHP Foundation.