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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.
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.
Prophets & Profits: 7 Strategies for Faith-Based Housing
Affordable developments on sites controlled by religious organizations can free up resources that can flow back to the faith-based mission, notes Frank Cerbini of The NHP Foundation.
As Coastal Development Slows, High-Growth Markets Offer Upside
Metros with robust job growth and competitive land prices are an alternative to gateway markets, writes Paul Rahimian, CEO of construction lender Parkview Financial.
Build-to-Rent Deals: Navigating the Legal Issues
Structuring transactions in this emerging asset class presents challenges that developers and investors should consider, advise attorneys from the law firm of Goulston & Storrs.
How to Help Affordable Housing Developers Win Incentives
Affordable housing, at its core, is about the building and strengthening of human capital, says Flynann Janisse of Rainbow Housing Assistance Corp.
Protecting Residents and NOI from Predatory Movers
A bad moving experience can total thousands of dollars in additional moving costs and leave a new resident without furniture and clothing for months, notes Andrew Kern of Yardi Matrix.
As Lenders Compete, Terms Get Aggressive
An abundance of debt financing has created a market in which seemingly everything is financeable, reports Dekel Capital’s Shlomi Ronen.