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Why Las Vegas Multifamily Is On a Roll
Strong demand has continued amid the pandemic and a difficult local economy, according to Steve Nosrat of Avison Young.
SFR Financing and the Other Half of the Capital Stack
As institutional investors flock to this asset class, a growing number of lenders are following, according to Matthew Putterman of JLL Capital Markets.
Why Apartments Are the Final Frontier
Now is the time for multifamily investors to focus on fundamentals and down-to-earth expectations, says Karlin Conklin of Investors Management Group.
Shuttered Hotels, Motels Find New Life
Fresh ideas include tax incentives for converting vacant properties into much-needed housing, notes columnist Lew Sichelman.
Modular Construction and the Future of Development
Investors and builders can harness the power of this technique to meet the growing shortage of housing, according to Omar Rahini of Project Management Advisors.
Why Lenders Are Following Sponsors to Once-Sleepy Markets
Blake Hering on the increased flow of capital sources to secondary and tertiary multifamily locations.
Life Companies’ Expanding Role in Multifamily Finance
LICs are increasing their allocations to the apartment industry and broadening their offerings, according to Mark Perkowski of Draper & Kramer Inc.
The Outsize Demand for Active Adult Communities
Baby boomers view these as a viable alternative to traditional independent living options, writes Ted Flagg of JLL Capital Markets.
How Apartments Have Prevailed During the Pandemic
IMG’s Karlin Conklin on why real estate investors have chosen multifamily as a best-bet asset class.
After Pandemic Flight, U.S. Renters Stage a Return to City Centers
Data shows that the appeal of urban life is returning and neighborhood performance will improve, argues Dan Hogan of Lument.