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A Third of New Units Are Larger
After years of shrinking the size of apartments, developers are forced to reconsider this option as residents no longer want to compromise on space, argues columnist Lew Sichelman.
How Multifamily Investment Will Eventually Migrate to the Blockchain
The tokenization of real estate could create new opportunities to invest and make an illiquid asset more liquid, according to Mark Ventre of Stepp Commercial.
Long Recovery for Urban Apartments Challenges REITs
While they wait for coastal markets to recover, some REITs are targeting Sun Belt locations, writes Stephen Boyd of Fitch Ratings.
The SFR Sector Has Grown Up, for Better and Worse
While all signs point to an overheated investment market, not all business plans are well designed, contends Mark Wolf of AHV Communities.
Apartments Drive Growth in Self Storage
Self storage facilities have become as American as Mom and Apple Pie, says columnist Lew Sichelman.
The Benefits of Co-Location for Affordable Housing
David Block of Evergreen Real Estate on how dual-purpose developments can serve multiple needs of low-income residents and communities.
3 Reasons For-Sale Developers Should Break Ground Now
Project sponsors can move up their timelines due to these market dynamics, according to David Wolf of Wolf Development Strategies.
Rethinking the Construction Supply Chain
These tips will help construction managers and developers better prepare for the next crisis that affects the industry, notes Stefano Braganti of HAP Construction.
Incident Prevention and Response Hits Close to Home
With safeguards in place, operators can help eliminate or reduce potential incidents that occur on-site, according to Amanda Podlucky of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin.
IBC Update Allows for Flexibility in Podium Construction
The code change helps maximizes the use of space, while also reducing overall construction costs, explains Joe Alcock of McMillan Pazdan Smith.