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Nancy Ruddy

What the Design of Future Rental Buildings Looks Like

Success depends on our ability to reimagine apartment living, argues Nancy Ruddy of CetraRuddy Architecture.

Richard Lara

Sustainable Construction Solutions for Multifamily

Richard Lara of RAAM Construction suggests three tips to limit the effects of climate change.

Jay Maddox

Why Multifamily Values Will Continue to Defy Gravity

Jay Maddox of Avison Young on what makes the sector ‘impervious’ to interest rate increases.

Lew Sichelman

Can Landlords Demand Residents Be Vaccinated?

This controversial topic suggests you can turn away potential residents if they haven’t received the vaccine, columnist Lew Sichelman shares.

Jeff Wilcox

Why Life Companies Like Mixed-Use With Multifamily

These lenders are meeting needs in a niche where other capital sources don’t participate, according to Jeff Wilcox of Gantry Inc.

Jim Hamilton

Tapping Into the Synergy Between Investor and Property Manager

Jim Hamilton of Brixton Capital on boosting returns by bringing in an operations expert.

Scott Schmid

Housing’s ‘Missing Middle’ Comes Into Focus

The workforce housing squeeze presents an increasing challenge in the Central U.S., says Scott Schmid of Chase Community Development Real Estate.

Ricardo Alicea

The Future of Community Amenities

These practices will keep shared spaces open and give managers room to adapt as the pandemic evolves, writes Ricardo Alicea of Wendover Housing Partners.

Lew Sichelman

Texas Multifamily Turnaround Called ‘Major’

Columnist Lew Sichelman highlights the metros that have experienced the most positive change this year.

Mark Ventre

Why Cost Segregation Is So Important

As tax increases loom, owners must use every tool available to maximize profitability, says Mark Ventre of Stepp Commercial.