Viewpoint

5 Multifamily Trends to Watch

KW Commercial’s Jason DuFault on how nimble investors are coping with current circumstances.

Omar Rihani

Senior Living and the Faith-Based University

Omar Rihani of Project Management Advisors on why developers should explore this “uncharted territory.”

Why New Supply Won’t Dampen Housing Demand

Structural tailwinds favor multifamily investment despite all the construction, writes Todd Henderson of DWS Group.

Bank Distress Means More Deals Are Ahead

Rest assured, lenders will look to reduce exposure to troubled real estate, observes Pat Jackson of Sabal Investment Holdings.

Volatile Construction Costs Offer Windows of Opportunity

Developers would be wise to act before materials prices stabilize, writes Parkview Financial’s Himanshu Tiwari.

Lew Sichelman

Office Conversions Run at a Record Pace

Top markets for these adaptive reuse projects include Washington, D.C., New York City and Dallas, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.

Bryan Lockard of JLL

JLL Surveyed Investors About Senior Housing. Here’s What They Said.

Once again, assisted living stands out as the most sought-after subsector, reports Bryan Lockard of the firm’s Value and Risk Advisory Services.

Lenders Hold Space for Self Storage

Investors in this asset class enjoy ample access to debt. Gantry’s Tom Dao writes about why.

Derek Graham

When Prices Go Low, Are You Ready to Buy?

Odyssey Properties Group’s Derek Graham on being prepared to seize upon inevitable distress.

Angela Kelcher

Government Is Turning Up Its Focus on Supply Challenges

JLL’s Angela Kelcher on federal, state and local efforts to incentivize affordable housing preservation and creation.