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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.
Social Media in the Multifamily World
It’s a strategic and essential tool for brokers today but only when used wisely. Here are some tips for mastering the various channels out there.
Wise Construction Lenders Do Their Own Homework
Without proper analysis of market pricing and other data, funds may be disbursed at the wrong basis, according to Paul Rahimian of Parkview Financial.
Despite Rent Control, LA Attracts Outside Interest
As local buyer activity wanes, there has been expanded interest from young, aggressive investors without connections to the area, says investment broker Kimberly Stepp.
Innovative Zoning, Placemaking Revitalize a Small City
Sitting 25 miles north of New York City, New Rochelle, N.Y., has attracted developers who will produce a total of 6,370 new apartment units and 2 million square feet of new office space. The city’s commissioner of development explains how.