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Why Affordable Housing Is Key to Overall Economic Prosperity
In California, and many other expensive states, the lack of reasonably priced homes impacts job growth, income growth and overall economic health, contends the director of the USC’s Lusk Center for Real Estate.
Equity Flocks to Multifamily … For Now
Strong fundamentals keep investors focused on apartment investments, but there are some indicators that should be watched, according to JVM Realty Corp.’s Jay Madary.
For Fast and Thorough Screenings, Go Digital
By applying new technologies, property managers can satisfy the concerns of all three of their customers: the applicant, onsite associates and the property’s owners, explains Village Green’s Bob Gleason.
Top Risk Management Issues for Florida Condo Developers: Part I
Since liability cannot fully be avoided or delegated, here’s a comprehensive, customized management plan that can assist in limiting risk from Robert Alfert, Esq., of Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel.
The Affordable Housing Enigma
Recognizing the scale and complexity of the challenge is a commendable first step, but much more work is ahead, writes CAPREIT’s Andrew Kadish.
Property Owner’s Guide to Apartment Renovations
The key to effective alterations is distinguishing between cosmetic changes and essential improvements, says Adam Frisch of Lee & Associates Residential NYC.
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.