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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.
Metro Spotlight: It’s Always Mountain Time in Denver
Years of economic growth have prompted substantial rent growth, but is the city’s multifamily market heading into treacherous waters?
Multifamily Lending Heads into Extra Innings
Multifamily assets are often subject to stricter lending standards than they were a few years ago, but the right sponsors and projects can still secure funding. In this Viewpoint piece, a Webster Bank executive weighs in on the changing capital markets landscape.
Contract Administration Key to Addressing Growing Rental Housing Demand
Third-party contract administrators boost efficiency at HUD’s rental assistance programs and get scarce resources where they’re urgently needed, contends a former agency official.
Submetering Savings, Step by Step
How Becker + Becker’s development team overcame technical hurdles to cut water use in half at its 32-story residential tower in New Haven, Conn.
Energy-Efficient Design Has Moves Beyond a Marketing Hook
Whether you’re talking about materials, certification, or leasing potential, energy efficiency is just as much about smart building as it is about being green.
Why Affordable Apartments Are Hard for Low-Income Renters to Find
Kim Betancourt, who oversees economics and market research for Fannie Mae’s multifamily platform, talks about her team’s latest findings on barriers to affordability.
The Future of Reputation Management
While the primary objective of reputation management is to look good in the eyes of prospective renters who scour review sites, savvy operators have begun to utilize their reviews as free market research.