When leasing agents don’t gather accurate and complete information, it negatively impacts leasing agent performance, pricing and other operational efforts. By Ian Andrews (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — It’s almost 2019, and we are awash in data. It seems that every movement and decision we make is tracked by some sort of gadget, generating...Continue reading »
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This Nov. 6 could rewrite the record on rent control. There’s still time to win this fight. By Doug Bibby (MultiHousingExecutive.com Article) — This Election Day, Proposition 10 is on the ballot in California. Prop 10 aims to expressly repeal the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The law, which has effectively fenced in rent control in the state since...Continue reading »
Recent survey shows the top factors among renters looking for a new place to live. By Symone Garvett (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — With more Americans renting property as opposed to owning, apartment search website Apartment Guide administered online surveys to apartment renters to find insights into what they rank as most important when looking...Continue reading »
A power and commitment base whose purpose is to light a path to action to change private-sector investment and ROI in building and rebuilding American housing. By John McManus (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — Who are these five people and what are they up to, and why does it matter to you? San Francisco Bay Area architect Anne Torney sees design’s...Continue reading »
Knowing what to look for in monitoring your assessments can help avoid overtaxation. By Gilbert D. Davila (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — As robust occupancies and escalating investor demand in many markets drive up property tax bills for multifamily housing, apartment owners must continue to monitor their assessments to avoid overtaxation. Knowing...Continue reading »
Understanding which amenities apartment renters expect is key to driving ROI. By Donna Gill (NREI Online Article) — The great “amenity decision” is on the minds of most of today’s multifamily owners. Which amenities will attract residents? Which will provide the best return on investment? While these questions are important, it’s also important...Continue reading »
Now is the time to avoid losing more affordable housing units, before it’s too late. By Georgia Coffman and Cash Gill (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — While there are many uncertainties with the future of affordable housing, there’s one that we should be seriously concerned about. There’s a shortage of affordable housing units across the...Continue reading »
New preferences, low affordability of new homes drive greater demand for apartment rentals. By Bendix Anderson (NREI Online Article) — Apartment rentals have been luring residents away from other kinds of housing since the housing crash—and that is not likely to change in the foreseeable future. “Apartments should continue to play a role in the total...Continue reading »
Fannie Mae’s latest CIRT™ transaction reduced taxpayer exposure on $1.1B of multifamily loans. U.S. and overseas insurers and reinsurers made up the investor base. By Jonathon Gross (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Building on a long tradition of transferring risk to the private sector, this past September Fannie Mae completed its first...Continue reading »
After a slowdown, apartment rent growth increased to 2.9 percent in the third quarter of 2018. By Bendix Anderson (NREI Online Article) — Apartments rents are on the rise again. “The apartment market’s performance during the third quarter slightly surpassed expectations,” according to Greg Willett, chief economist for RealPage Inc., a provider...Continue reading »
