Following the latest in what’s been a year-long series of short-term reauthorizations to keep the National Flood Insurance Program running, pressure mounts for lawmakers to enact critical reforms that can shore up the program’s finances and bring stability to the market. By Kevin Donnelly (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Just days...Continue reading »
Multifamily/Small Apartments
Changes in consumer preferences along with promise of income and investment returns are driving the growth and the acceptance of Airbnb alternatives. By Joe Gose (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — Up until Airbnb launched its home sharing technology platform in 2008, a few units reserved for corporate users here and there were typically...Continue reading »
The central bank lowered the benchmark interest rate a quarter of a percentage point to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. By Doug Brien (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — As anticipated, the Fed cut rates for the third consecutive meeting, a decision that stands to benefit rental property investors. The move by the Federal Open Market Committee...Continue reading »
This really is The FASTEST and EASIEST way to Real Estate Profits! By Tamara Argon (TameraAragon.com/get-paid-to-bring-houses Article) — Are you looking to get started as a real estate investor? Is cash and/or lack of knowledge keeping you from moving forward? Now you really Can Get Paid on real estate transactions without ever buying or...Continue reading »
A survey commissioned by NMHC finds that multifamily investors and developers are pulling back in the face of rent control laws. By Holly Dutton (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — A survey by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) has found that a large percentage of multifamily owners, operators and investors are cutting back on investing...Continue reading »
Property management teams can mitigate liability and lost revenue through pet audits and software platforms. By Leslie Mathis (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — In a perfect world, every resident would properly report pets when they move into an apartment community. They would also report any pets they acquire or sit during their stay,...Continue reading »
Recent data from Meyers Research points to lesser-known hot spots for multifamily. By Scott Sowers (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — Seeking the brightest heat lamps for real estate action typically conjures a list of the usual suspects—Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. But experts are now looking at numbers from what used...Continue reading »
Get in the Halloween “spirit” (get it?) with these ideas for your residents. By Jessica Fiur (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Note from the editor: This list was originally going to contain 666 suggestions, but I didn’t want to summon anything evil. Also, what am I, nuts? Coming up with 18 was hard enough! What are you dressing...Continue reading »
Daniel Eller’s “blast from the past” strategy centers on 20th century buildings in high-demand locations. By Mary Salmonsen (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — For its value-add multifamily strategy, Chapel Hill, N.C.-based Eller Capital has chosen to focus on purchasing, renovating, and repositioning multifamily properties originally built...Continue reading »
Housing market dynamics might be different than those of 2005-2007, but the urgent need for transformation is just as intense. Will we be facing a housing bubble soon? Here’s what to expect. By Alexandra Pacurar (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — The answer to the question “When will the next housing bubble burst?” depends on who you ask....Continue reading »
