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Debt Still Available to Disciplined Multifamily Players
Both equity groups and lenders should remain committed to investing in apartment sponsors, according to Mark Stewart of Bainbridge Cos.
The Unintended Consequences of NY’s New Rent Laws
While the package signed into law by Governor Cuomo will surely help tenants, it is a critical game changer for landlords, according to JLJ Capital’s Jonathan Lewis.
Making Employee Onboarding Impactful
Bringing in new team members is a critical opportunity to educate employees on their roles, impart corporate culture and build for the future, according to Jennifer Henderson of The Bainbridge Cos.
Don’t Wait to ‘Buy the Dip’ in Seniors Housing
A number of this segment’s investors have sidelined themselves waiting for deeply distressed assets to come to market. Those opportunities may not present themselves after all, contends JLL’s Charles Bissell.
How Banks, Life Companies Are Besting the GSEs
Borrowers today can expect more favorable terms from banks and life companies as these lenders compete heavily for business that is typically the territory of Fannie and Freddie, says Draper & Kramer’s Matthew Wurtzebach.
Trading Spaces: The Sharing Economy’s Impact on CRE
Zoning laws and the strict definitions of the past are under pressure as the economic potential of homes and buildings is unleashed by Internet-age companies, explains Camber Creek’s Nate Lowentheil.
Construction Financing Gets Harder to Come By
Loans for new apartment projects have been a slam dunk for lenders for nearly the past decade, but there is a new sense of caution developers should be aware of, according to Nicholas Minoia of Diversifed Properties LLC.
3 Game-Changing Trends Thanks to TCJA
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 favors apartment rentals over single-family home sales in a number of ways, but developers and managers should not take this advantage for granted, says designer Mary Cook.
The Art of LEED Certification
Primary factors to consider when pursuing some degree of certification are cost, logistics, market and the potential impact to the bottom line, according to Mill Creek Residential Senior Managing Director of Development Sam Rodriguez.
Converting Online Reviews Into Onsite Action
Credible word-of-mouth advertising is a top source for revenue generation. The reputation manager at Fogelman Properties describes how his company is making the most of digital review data.