Multifamily properties made up 75% of New York City’s rental market. Large multifamily was concentrated in Manhattan, while small multifamily was more evenly distributed among the five boroughs.
9 Questions to Ask Your Commercial Lender
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Whether you end up taking an Agency or Bank loan on your next apartment deal, there is no shortage of questions to ask your lender.
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Arbor Launches ALEX, a Groundbreaking Online Multifamily Agency Lending Platform
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, one of the nation’s largest direct commercial real estate lenders, today unveiled ALEX (Arbor LoanExpress), the multifamily industry’s first ever, all-agency, online loan origination platform.
Foreign Investment in U.S. Multifamily Hits New Highs
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Cross-border multifamily investment reached new highs during 2015, with Canada leading the pack.
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Fannie Closes 2015 with $42.3B Multifamily Volume
WASHINGTON – Fannie Mae provided $42.3 billion in financing to the multifamily market in 2015 to support 569,000 units of multifamily housing – of which over 90 percent of the units financed support affordable or workforce housing*.
Job Growth in 2016: Leading and Lagging Markets
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Job growth is one of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to invest in multifamily properties. After all, a property owner will only be as successful as his or her tenants.
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INFOGRAPHIC — A Perfect Storm of Multifamily Demand
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Demographic and economic factors are combining to create a perfect storm of apartment demand. Our handy infographic outlines everything multifamily investors should know.
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Finding Value in Suburban Chicago Apartments
Coming out of the recession, apartment investors were rushing to get a hold of best in class rentals in core urban areas.
Fannie, Freddie or Banks: Which Apartment Lender is Best for You?
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There’s no shortage of options when it comes to multifamily financing. Here’s five factors to consider when deciding on a commercial lender.
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Multifamily Forecast: Investors Moving to Secondary Markets
The apartment sector has remained the darling of the commercial real estate for the past six years. This doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon, as 2016 is expected to set a new record for multifamily mortgage origination volume. While multifamily’s position as top dog remains uncontested, savvy investors are altering their strategy for sourcing apartment opportunities, as a recent feature story from Multi-Housing News points out. Mark Alfieri, CEO of Texas-based Monogram Residential Trust, lays it out clearly: “The reality is that there is so much capital looking at U.S. multifamily. It is the number one asset class for investors globally. There is still terrific demand in the coastal gateway markets, but it’s gotten very expensive, not only to buy but also to build.” Alferi goes on to explain that his shop is now focusing in on markets like Denver, Atlanta and Phoenix. Value-add plays — specifically those that update an older property with new unit finishes — are another option. See the full article for additional insight into how investors are sourcing deals and catering to shifting demographics.
How Big is Small Cap Multifamily?
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A closer look at the multifamily housing inventory in the United States and the size of the small cap investment opportunity.
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