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How to Cut Your Hot-Water Costs
Is a conventional electric heater or a hybrid model the best bet for your property? An expert offers tips on selecting, installing and getting maximum energy savings from your equipment.
Tackling Affordability with Fannie Mae’s Multifamily Chief
Renters who struggle to meet rising monthly payments with modest incomes are also fighting to live close to work, school or family members. To combat this problem, Fannie Mae’s Executive Vice President and Head of Multifamily Jeff Hayward calls on all stakeholders to rethink the way they create housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
Why Student Housing Is Making the Grade
A Walker & Dunlop managing director sheds light on finance trends in the thriving niche and previews the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Mid-Year Forecast: Despite Difficulty, Deals Are Possible
Land sourcing, rising construction costs and shifts in the financing sector are all key considerations that today’s investors must overcome to be successful. However, it can be done, according to Century West Partners’ Kevin Farrell.
Who’s Paying the Highest Property Taxes in the US
The fact that Manhattan dominates the rankings doesn’t come as a shock, but the difference in numbers might. The list compiled by COMMERCIALCafé is quite the mixed bag.
Sift Through White Noise to Uncover Hidden Value
An expert from Marcus & Millichap discusses the importance of analyzing market dynamics and the operational aspects of a property in order to suss out value-add opportunities.
Tips to Manage Cash Flow at Small Properties
Kate Good, partner & senior vice president of multifamily development and operations at Hunington Residential, gives small-asset owner advice on how to prepare an accurate budget.
4 Reasons Classic, Urban Apartments Can Command a Premium in the Market
A Veritas case study explores infill apartment investment-rehab as an institutional strategy in San Francisco, and how it could apply to the rest of the United States.
Cybersecurity 411: Tech Myths
A firewall is absolutely necessary for network protection, but it often provides little more than a false sense of security. In this third part of his cybersecurity series, Jeremy Rasmussen advises on additional precautions you should take.
Texas a Draw for Foreign Real Estate Investors
Property in the Lone Star State is a hot commodity, and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. Here are three reasons why.