Rental affordability, thriving metros and the introduction of mixed-use design are the key topics discussed in this week’s multifamily news updates. First, Urban Institute examines how affordable homeownership is to renters in various metros across the U.S. Then, NREI takes a closer look at the advantages of investing in affordable properties, concluding that steady demand [...]
This week’s industry highlights consist of an outlook of multifamily in 2018, a growing trend among Baby Boomers to rent and how advancements in technology will continue to disrupt the traditional apartment sector. First, Freddie Mac’s David Brickman tells Commercial Observer how he manages to keep an emphasis on affordability without sacrificing overall profits. Then, [...]
We start off this week’s collection of top multifamily news items with a look at the growing demand for Class B apartments as investors begin to realize the shortage of workforce housing. Next, we explore where the workforce is growing with a look at 10 booming cities from CNBC. Turning to tax reform, Urban Institute [...]
ALEX Chatter recapped their top posts from 2017. In 2017, they covered many topics from the fastest growing metro markets and the factors that determine rent growth to tech solutions and the future of amenity offerings. They served as the go to source for multifamily news and information. An expansive array of topics have been covered in [...]
Trending locations for multifamily developments, and the characteristics of candidates who are likely to rent, are analyzed throughout this week’s selection of industry news pieces. First, National Real Estate Investor covers multifamily in suburban submarkets, and how these suburban locations are accounting for most of the inventory’s growth. Next, Axiometrics explores how the apartment market [...]
Growth in the already high performing multifamily market and predictions for future shifts in amenity offerings are explored in this week’s news top industry news stories. To start, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports that delinquency rates for loans have reached a 24-year low, proving that commercial and multifamily mortgages are performing extremely well. Then, National [...]
After new research from Axiometrics on the correlation between college enrollment and student housing demand, this week’s collection of multifamily news pieces features a mix of insights on millennial renters and new developments in the area of apartment affordability. First, National Real Estate Investor predicts the 10 suburban areas for millennial population growth and explores [...]
This week’s collection of top multifamily news features a good mix of stats and trends pertinent to smart apartment investing. To start, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports that commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations increased 21% from a year ago, and by 8% from the second quarter. Next, Property Manager Insider investigates the simplistic amenities [...]
This week’s collection of multifamily news stories examines how understanding local renter demographics can lead to smarter investments and greater returns. First, National Real Estate Investor covers how to identify recovering metros that show potential for growth. Next, Multifamily Executive explores how studying renter psychographics can provide valuable insights on preferences, and ultimately help you [...]
This week’s collection of top multifamily reads is all about demand. Demographic and economic factors are keeping the long-term outlook for apartment properties positive, with 4.6 million new units needed between now and 2030 to keep pace with demand and obsolescence, according to NMHC/NAA. MPF Research brings us a look at where many of those [...]