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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.
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.