Higher rent increases seen in latest Pulse Survey
The “Week 60” edition of the Census Bureau’s Pulse Survey shows that the portion of renters who are reporting that their rent increased in the last 12 months has been rising. The most common...
Tighter lending standards and multifamily lending
A recent report from Berkadia examines whether the widely reported recent tightening in lending standards by banks has significantly impacted the banks’ lending on commercial real estate. It concludes that, in the case of...
Empty offices, troubled malls become new “15-Minute Cities”
At ULI’s Spring Meeting apartment experts found new solutions and opportunities to build—even in uncertain times. A questionable economy and high-interest rates are not stopping apartment developers from making new plans to transform communities. “We keep...
Infographic: Big bang theory
Resuming student loan payments with interest at the end of the summer after a three year federal program pause could trigger a tidal wave of defaults according to a new report. Those ages 25...
Infographic: Untethered assumptions
The Power Plant Rule published by EPA in May targets U.S. power produced using coal and natural gas. These sources currently constitute 60 percent of the nation’s electricity production. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce...
Infographic: Sudden immigrant impact
A recent Gallup poll—taken weeks after Title 42 restrictions on immigration were lifted (May 11)—shows public support of immigration declining. Industry associations continue to press for immigration reform as immigrants are vital to the building...
Infographic: Discrimination domino effect
In June the Supreme Court struck down race-based admissions in Students for Fair Admissions versus Harvard and University of North Carolina. The decision affects higher education but it signals legal risk in the workplace...
Resident retention issues spark new strategies
The number of people looking for an apartment this year has returned to a more normal pattern from the high rent, high occupancy days of 2022, according to RealPage Analytics. “Demand for apartments appears to...
Opportunities in ULI’s real estate economic forecast
Demand for apartments is likely to stay relatively strong. At the same time prices are likely to fall for all types of real estate property, according to the March 2023 edition of the Urban...
Weathering the perfect supply storm
The theme of multifamily industry reports this year has centered around uncertainty, but seasoned apartment developers, investors and analysts believe the sector is well positioned to weather economic storms. They call what some see as...
Navigating multifamily risk
A new report from Yardi Matrix has highlighted rent growth and high supply amid low sales and price declines. Real estate is a lot like the weather: A momentary appearance of sunshine usually hides a...
Crushing property insurance hurting apartment deals
The lack of affordable insurance options for property owners of all types increasingly puts needed insurance coverage out of reach and limits the ability of property owners to make needed investments in their properties. As...
Property conversions: Will today’s office vacancies become tomorrow’s WFH locations?
New government incentives and shifting market dynamics could make it worth U.S. real estate owners’ time—and money—to move forward with office-to-residential conversion projects. With the shift to hybrid work models, there is much more unused...
Complaint: not renting to people with past evictions is illegal
HOPE Fair Housing Center argues in a new federal complaint that an Illinois landlord’s blanket refusal to rent to people with eviction records amounts to illegal sex and race discrimination. A taxpayer-funded fair housing nonprofit...
Rental fees new target for White House
The Biden administration recently announced a new component of its war on junk fees, curbing rental fees that officials assert are exacerbating housing affordability challenges. The White House plans to focus on repeated rental application...
