A growing economy and jobs market combined with low interest rates and solid consumer confidence point to another strong year, according to CBRE researchers. By Gali Kalinoski (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Buoyed by an expanding economy, robust job market, low interest rates and solid consumer confidence, CBRE’s commercial real estate forecast...Continue reading »
Multifamily/Small Apartments
Multifamily leaders share tips for leveraging the appeal of indoor amenities. By Scott Sowers (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — As colder temperatures and wintry conditions settle in across the U.S., apartment communities need to consider upping their indoor amenities game. Multifamily Executive quizzed Ann Kanz, regional marketing manager at...Continue reading »
A survey by the National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates finds reliable connectivity is the top must-have for renters this year. By Gali Kalinoski (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Mobile phone and high-speed Internet connectivity throughout an apartment community are among the top must-haves for renters in the 2020 Apartment...Continue reading »
The NMHC and Kingsley Associates released its 2020 Apartment Resident Preferences Report that provides a look into what residents want and need in their next home. (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — Symone Garvett To offer insight into the wants and needs of today’s apartment residents, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and Kingsley...Continue reading »
Year-over-year rent growth remains steady at 3.2%. By Mary Salmonsen (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — The national average multifamily rent rose by $1 to an all-time high of $1,476 in October, according to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report. Over the same period, year-over-year rent growth remained steady at 3.2%. Yardi notes...Continue reading »
Are you making these mistakes during the lease-up process? By Jessica Fiur (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — I’m sure you’re doing a lot when it comes to apartment marketing. After all, no one wants to have empty units in their communities—that’s potential income just sitting there. Plus, you gotta admit, it’s a little spooky. But...Continue reading »
Developers seek solutions for aging adults who will have a huge variety needs for housing and services—and a wide range of income levels. (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — The number of aging Americans 75 and older is growing fast. However, it’s not clear if there’s enough housing to meet the need. “There is a huge gap,” says Manny...Continue reading »
Energy Trust of Oregon’s Kate Wellington offers strategies that boost the energy performance of apartment communities. By Roxana Baiceanu (CommercialPropertyExecutive Article) — With wellness and sustainability ranking high on the list of resident preferences, and more states committing to energy-efficiency policies, the multifamily...Continue reading »
How detached units in multifamily-style managed communities—including NexMetro’s Avilla Homes—are drawing in renters of all ages. By Mary Salmonsen (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — For the most part, the recent boom in the single-family rental market was built around small and large investors buying up existing single-family homes—starting...Continue reading »
It seems that most owners will either waive their no-pets policy entirely or go fully in the opposite direction and ban pets under all circumstances, according to Adam Frisch of Lee & Associates. By Adam Frisch (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — In light of the fact that new rent regulations seem to be announced in another locale...Continue reading »
