Viewpoint

Senior Housing Construction a Safe Bet for Lenders

Baby Boomers are downsizing into smaller apartments with all the comforts and amenities, and they are choosing communities that don’t have a lot of children, notes Paul Rahimian of Parkview Financial.

Service-Enriched Housing Stabilizes Communities Nationwide 

Service providers focus on residents’ needs in order to eliminate difficulties that increase owners’ expenses and turnovers, according to Flynann Janisse of Rainbow Housing Assistance Corp.

How Tech Can Help Build, Train and Retain a Great Team 

In this environment, recruiting, building and maintaining a high-functioning team can be a tall order, says Joe Melton of The Morgan Group.

Rent Control Will Not Cure Homelessness

Developers in New York City are slowing down on their projects and sometimes even scrapping plans altogether, notes Adam Frisch of Lee & Associates Residential NYC.

Look Before You Leap Into Opportunity Zones

After a careful review of the national stimulus program, some investors might conclude there are better destinations for their dollars, according to Steve Meyer of JVM Realty Corp. and Maureen Reichert of Rubin Brown’s Real Estate Services Group.

Applying for a Loan? Think Like a Lender

Multifamily investors should also think about the political climate and other issues that may not always appear on a standard checklist, says Chris Mavros of Case Real Estate Capital LLC.

Why Apartment Operators Need a Flexible Approach to Debt

A late third-quarter shift underscores the need to remain adaptable when pursuing loans, according to Ernie Heymann of CAPREIT.

How to Survive Hurricane Season

From the National Multifamily Housing Council, a guide to what apartment owners and managers should pay attention to before, during and after a storm.

Rent Regulation Across Generations

Neighborhoods that have been revitalized in recent years are now facing the risk of decline due to the movement toward stricter rent regulations, according to Lee & Associates’ Adam Frisch.

David Nischwitz

Redeveloping With Millennials in Mind

Just in their 20s and 30s, this generation has incredible buying power, and they are reshaping the definition of apartment living, according to David Nishwitz of Fogelman Properties.