Things to watch, what to know, in your apartment operation
Tag: Apartment Watch
January quarterly survey indicates apartment conditions mixed
Certain market conditions are loosening, according to the NMHC Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions, conducted in January 2020. The Sales Volume Index slipped...
NAHB recognizes top firms in multifamily
At the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) presented their Pillars of the Industry awards which recognize firms...
NMHC Research Foundation issues landmark report on the student housing sector
The U.S. privately owned student housing rental market has matured from a niche sector to a significant institutional market with a 20-year investment history...
NMHC President Doug Bibby to step down in 2021
Doug Bibby, the long-term president of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) has announced his intent to step down from his leadership role in...
HUD issues guidance on reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act relating to assistance...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the publication of guidance clarifying how housing providers can comply with the Fair...
HUD Secretary Ben Carson makes two major announcements at the NAHB International Builders’ Show
When speaking at the 2020 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson...
High performance building practices prevalent in the residential home building market
Home builders across the country are prioritizing high-performance building practices in their projects, regardless if they consider the home they are building to be green, according...
Housing starts finish 2019 strong
Total housing starts increased 16.9 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.61 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing...
HUD proposes new rule recognizing additional building codes and standards to encourage more housing...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a proposed rule that would recognize additional sets of standards and model building...
California REALTORS urge legislature to act swiftly on SB 50 before January 31 deadline
The California Association of Realtors (CAR) issued the following statement on Sen. Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 50, which would help address the state’s urgent housing shortage...
HUD issues improved Fair Housing rule
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local...
NMHC and NAA applaud Congress and the administration on highlighting rental housing industry
NMHC and NAA applaud congressional leaders and the Administration for negotiating in good faith and securing an agreement that addresses a number of substantial...
Midwest real estate experts preview 2020 multifamily trends
As the industry enters a new decade, concerns about a recession and oversupply in the U.S. multifamily market seem to be in most investors’...
New guide provides answers to common code questions
A new guide co-published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) helps industry professional navigate the 2018 International...
Holiday hitchhikers: Keeping pests out of homes this season
The holiday season, a time for family, fun and festivities, is here. If you're not careful, unwanted hitchhikers—pests—may be celebrating the holidays alongside you...