As we enter the fall buying season, it’s useful to look at pricing in major multifamily markets through the first half of the year. Not only in the priciest markets, but also in markets that may represent higher yield opportunities.
U.S. multifamily rents increased this August to an average of $1,200 — up $3 from July — which represents the eighth month in a row a new record high has been set.
Lease renewals hit an all-time high; how crowdfunding has transformed real estate investing; renters demand storage; and more in this edition of the ALEX Chatter’s weekly multifamily roundup.
In this closer look at Millennial renters, we find they are well-represented in small, low-amenity properties.
These large metros are growing the fastest; Fannie Mae reports on a rebounding economy; Fed votes to keep interest rates unchanged; private capital ramps up lending; and more in this weekly roundup of multifamily news items.
Education is arguably the strongest predictor of present and future levels of American workers’ income. As a result, there is a correlation between education attainment and the size of a building a renter is likely to call home.
Tech makes the ‘burbs cool again; rent growth soars in secondary markets; economic trends to watch in 2017; and more in this week’s multifamily news roundup.
Married households and families are well-represented in small property apartments. Reflecting that skew to larger households, smaller properties account for a relatively smaller share of single renters when compared to large buildings.
There is no shortage of options for your multifamily acquisition financing or refinancing needs. Chatter strives to provide you with the information needed to match your investment strategy with the best financing terms possible.
The Dallas multifamily market posted strong results in 2017 as rent growth continued and investment activity was high. Vacancy — driven by an influx of new supply — increased, though levels remained well below previous highs.
Increased life expectancy, aging baby boomers and the skyrocketing costs of hospital stays have created demand for a broader, more comprehensive set of seniors housing options. An expert panel met at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2018 CREF conference in San Diego to expound on trends in the ever-evolving sector.
Job growth, increased consumer spending and population demographics are three macroeconomic factors contributing to a positive outlook for the multifamily and commercial real estate market according to a new forecast released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) this week.
We recently examined trends in how today’s renters are searching for apartments. Let’s now take a look a why renters decide to make the move — though it turns out they are choosing to do so less frequently.
The Chicago multifamily market remained strong during Q3 2017, as rents continued to set new record highs. Rising vacancy rates remained in line with the market’s historical average, despite a historically high influx of new supply.
New research from Freddie Mac quantifies what many renters already know to be true — finding an affordable apartment is harder than it used to be.
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. has recently funding of $40,100,000 under the Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards product line for the acquisition of Lake St. James, a 484-unit property located in Conyers, Georgia.
Arbor recently spoke with Jamie Woodwell, VP, Research & Economics at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and used the opportunity to discuss the future of multifamily lending, trends in industrial and logistics spaces as well as the state of foreign investment in U.S. real estate.