Viewpoint
Volatile Construction Costs Offer Windows of Opportunity
Developers would be wise to act before materials prices stabilize, writes Parkview Financial’s Himanshu Tiwari.
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.
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.
When Prices Go Low, Are You Ready to Buy?
Odyssey Properties Group’s Derek Graham on being prepared to seize upon inevitable distress.
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.
‘Real Money’ Is Out There If You Look
Financing opportunities and federal funds are available to multifamily if you just know where to look, columnist Lew Sichelman writes.
Missing Middle Housing: Building Blocks for a Better Quality of Life
The co-founder of Nolosha, a Minnesota nonprofit, on the benefits of building diverse, healthy housing types.
Renters Take Online Reviews Seriously
Columnist Lew Sichelman on the latest study of renters’ habits by ApartmentRatings and SatisFacts Research.
Keys to Impact Investing Success
Addressing social issues while achieving a return isn’t easy, but it is increasingly possible, observes Bob Simpson of the Multifamily Impact Council.