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Stephen Hauptman

Avoiding Construction Defects in High-Production Markets

Following a surge of issues at new southeastern projects, Stephen Hauptman of Ball Janik offers advice on protecting residents and property values.

Chris Anderson

How Factory-Built Homes Can Take On the US Housing Crisis

Pre-built housing is green while saving time and costs, observes Vantem Founder & CEO Chris Anderson.

Robert Jefferson

5 Ways to Embrace Diversity in Affordable Housing Mentorship

NHPF’s Robert Jefferson on strategies for increasing minority leadership in the industry.

Stephen A. Sobin is the president and founder of Select Commercial Funding LLC

Will the July Jobs Report Pressure the Fed to Act?

Multifamily investors and lenders could be coaxed off the sidelines if there is confidence interest rates will fall in September.

Lew Sichelman

Maintenance Issues Drive Negative Renter Sentiment

A Widewail report highlights the important role on-site teams play in garnering positive renter sentiment.

Jay Pedde and Greg Goglin

Improving Profitability Through Property Management

Outsourcing can help you meet your return targets. Jay Pedde of Veritas Investments and Greg Goglin of Greentree Property Management offer tips on choosing the right provider.

Kevin Lewis

Cultivating a Coaching Culture at Affordable Housing Communities

Operation Pathways’ Kevin Lewis on providing residents with the support they need.

Aksel Solberg

Making Pro Formas Pencil by ‘Going Industrial’

Architect Aksel Solberg on why it pays to be innovative today.

Andy Bratt

Why Multifamily Finance Is Poised to Come Back to Life

We are at the “end of the beginning,” writes Gantry’s Andy Bratt.

Danielle Torres

Design Tactics for Capturing the Senior Surge

The right layouts and amenities in senior housing will appeal to both investors and residents, according to Nadel Architects’ Danielle Torres.