Our Top 10 Posts of 2020
Despite the pandemic, the U.S. multifamily market remained more resilient than other asset classes. Rent payments held steady and vacancy remained in line with historical averages. While the course of the pandemic will be the ultimate driver of the multifamily market’s performance in 2021, the sector remains a favored asset class. Throughout the year we continued to provide unique research and insights into the multifamily market, while expanding our coverage into the rapidly growing single-family rental sector. Here’s a look at our top 10 multifamily posts from 2020, in case you missed them amid this year’s endless stream of webinars and Zoom meetings. And don’t forget to check out our top 10 multifamily posts from 2019, 2018, and 2017.
“COVID-19 Impact on Multifamily Demand and Operations”
April 8, 2020
“On the apartment operations side, managers are already having to make critical decisions to ensure safety and the orderly conduct of business.”
“Coronavirus Impact on Multifamily Property”
March 17, 2020
“On Monday, March 16, there were over 180,000 global cases of coronavirus as tracked by John Hopkins University. The school’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering documented nearly 4,300 cases in the United States.”
“COVID-19 Effects on California’s Multifamily Market”
April 2, 2020
“Every day, cities around the world are experiencing impacts of the coronavirus. As of March 30, in the U.S., two-thirds of the COVID-19 cases nationwide have clustered in the states of New York, New Jersey, Washington and California.”
“Single-Family Rentals in COVID-19 Crisis Show Resilience”
April 24, 2020
“The single-family rental (SFR) market has experienced robust growth following the Great Recession. Now, with the coronavirus requiring social distancing and staying at home, the appeal of less dense, more spacious single-family living continues to increase.”
“Top Technology Trends Set to Impact the Apartment Sector”
January 24, 2020
“There’s no question that technology has significantly disrupted the real estate industry, and we’re just in the early stages of seeing what the impacts are for owners, operators and managers, panelists concurred at the recent 2020 NMHC Annual Meeting held in Orlando, FL.”
“Top U.S. Multifamily Markets of the Decade”
January 31, 2020
“Over the course of the decade, the multifamily real estate market emerged as a premier asset class. Demand was driven not only by the shifting demographics, but also housing affordability issues surrounding escalating prices, limited supply and stagnant wage growth.”
“Coronavirus (COVID-19) Special Report”
March 27, 2020
“The emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has sent synchronized shock waves through global supply chains and equity markets alike. The universe of uncertainty is expanding rapidly, and forecasting a return to normalcy given what we know is challenging.”
“COVID-19 Increases Appeal of Build-to-Rent”
May 21, 2020
“With the COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions, more people are considering upgrading their housing. The lockdowns have been driving an uptick in online searches for apartments and single-family rentals (SFRs).”
“Report on COVID-19 and Real Estate Investments”
April 3, 2020
“The coronavirus has altered people’s daily lives, while also creating a distinct chapter in U.S. history. Yet despite the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate deals are continuing to close.”
“HUD Section 223(f) Three-Year Rule Lifted”
March 2, 2020
“The program had been modified to facilitate opportunities for borrowers to refinance stabilized properties and to increase the supply of affordable and workforce housing. The policy also applies to mortgage insurance under Section 223(f), excluding Section 232 healthcare properties.”
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