Commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations (CRE CLOs) continue to be an attractive and stable financing tool for lenders. Throughout the post-crisis era, the CRE CLO marketplace has matured, with 25 issuers now in the space and 2019 issuance set to exceed expectations.
How Workforce Renters Vary by Metro Areas

The composition of the American workforce varies significantly by metro market, and can include the public sector, local serving jobs as well as younger technology workers. In this post we’ll take a look at how small properties service the housing needs of the workforce in different cities.

How an Aging Population Impacts Seniors Housing Rent Growth

It is no secret that the U.S. population is aging. From 2010 to 2015, the US population grew 3.9%, but the population of those over 60 grew 16.7%.

The Role of Small Apartment Properties in Workforce Housing Affordability

The growing lack of affordability within U.S. rental housing has led to the creation of new loan programs aimed at strengthening and preserving the existing stock of multifamily that’s affordable for the workforce. It turns that a large portion of housing suitable for the workforce is found in smaller apartment properties with between 5 and 50 units.

Small Balance Multifamily Investment Snapshot — Q1 2017

Here’s a quick look at the small balance multifamily finance and investment benchmarks for Q1 2017.

Uptake of Solar Heating in Small Apartment Properties Slow, Skewed to South-West

Making an apartment community more energy efficient can boost NOI by reducing operating expenses. While gas and electric power the majority of America’s housing stock, the use of solar thermal heating has increased by 19% from 2010 to 2015.

High Skilled Workers are Moving to Secondary Markets

While Gateway markets like New York and San Francisco still dominate, the STEAM job market (think STEM plus arts) is increasingly moving to Secondary markets.
