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The Hot New Trend Among Millennial Adults: Co-Living

This trend is quickly becoming popular in all of the major cities across the United States and is important to note for the multifamily industry targeting these young professionals.

Paul Fiorilla

CMBS Choking on High Spreads

CMBS prices have dropped precipitously since last fall, which in turn has forced securitization programs not only to widen loan spreads but to decline to lock in rates until closing.

Why You Need a Preventative Maintenance Program

Five key areas to help start your maintenance plan.

Death Notice: The End of the Three-Story Walk-Up Apartment

We are seeing the gradual sun setting on the typical stick-built, three-story walk-up apartment.

Finding Opportunity in Multifamily Supply/Demand Imbalance

In today’s environment, we see several areas of opportunity created by supply and demand imbalances.

Appealing to Millennials: How Technology Can Help Future-proof Your Multifamily Property

In the real estate industry, changing trends have manifested themselves in delayed home-buying and an increase of millennial movement from suburbs to cities.

Top Five Predictions for 2016

What can we expect to see in the capital markets crystal ball?

Putting the Matting Cards on the Table

Usually the best way to keep buildings clean and healthy this time of the year is through the installation of high-performance mats.

Stephen A. Sobin is the president and founder of Select Commercial Funding LLC

How to Value and Finance Apartment Properties

How do you accurately value an apartment property? A good underwriter looks at the numbers to arrive at the most accurate value.

The Current and Future State of the Senior Housing Market in America

An abundance of capital has produced a fiercely competitive environment in which newer entrants to the senior housing industry are starting to play a more prominent role.