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Will That Be Cash or Credit?
The affordable housing industry has evolved over the past several years, and an asset class that was once known mostly for tax benefits, management fees and nominal cash flow has become extremely competitive among investors.
Creating a Multi-Sensory Experience for Your Building Residents
Even the smallest maintenance issues can negatively affect resident perceptions of the quality of their environment and the management’s attention to detail.
Creating a Win-Win Scenario in Mixed-Use Projects
Keys to capitalizing on mixed-use foot traffic to maximize residential occupancy.
Revisiting Fair Housing Compliance
Old rules may warrant new examination as HUD and advocates put more emphasis on fair housing compliance.
Millennials vs. Boomers: Trends in Multifamily Apartment Rentals
Millennials and Baby Boomers have more in common than you may think.
California Cities Have Widely Variable Response to Housing Crisis
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office issued a report last year that concluded that because of the shortage of housing in California, home prices and rents are higher in California than most of the rest of the country.
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.
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.