Multifamily
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Opinion
Will banking woes drag down commercial real estate?
Given the current economic climate, the dominant outlook is that things might get worse, but there is a silver lining, writes proptech executive David Bitton.
By David Bitton • March 21, 2023 -
Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors
The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.
By Sebastian Obando • March 16, 2023 -
How multifamily developers are keeping the construction pipeline flowing
Panelists at the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference offered a glimpse at their 2023 strategies.
By Multifamily Dive Staff • Feb. 3, 2023 -
Florida condo market braces for impact of new Surfside-inspired safety law
Stricter inspections and reserve funding mandates could have “a significant chilling effect” in the Sunshine State and beyond as more associations are forced to sell older properties.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 21, 2022 -
Multifamily construction delays continue as prices, permitting times rise
Project slowdowns are ongoing throughout the country due to issues with financing, material costs and labor shortages, according to a new report.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 4, 2022 -
UK modular tech firm raises $11.5M, appoints new head of US division
London-based Modulous claims to enable 50% faster project delivery, 60% reduction in embodied carbon and 70% reduction in construction waste.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Freddie Mac expects multifamily contraction through the end of 2022
Macroeconomic headwinds include inflation and rising Treasury rates.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 4, 2022 -
Q&A
Miami developer plans to build 8,000 apartment units a year
Ernesto Lopes’ concrete-based modular approach relies on repetition, but labor and materials still present challenges.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 2, 2022 -
Luxury condos underway in the Las Vegas Valley
The Pinnacle Residences in Henderson, Nevada, will be the first new residential high-rise towers to hit the market since the Great Recession.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 28, 2022 -
YIMBYs add new twist to local zoning, development battles
Groups dedicated to pushing for affordable housing policies are coming into their own.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 21, 2022 -
Meet the YIMBYs
Housing advocates are changing the affordability conversation by standing up for denser development.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 16, 2022 -
Surfside, Florida, condo site sells for $120M
The developer of the 2-acre property will need to consider a range of issues before starting work on a planned luxury residential tower, experts say.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 25, 2022 -
As destructive wildfires increase, new model can calculate property risk
A nonprofit's online tool identifies a home's wildfire risk based on publicly available data and property details.
By Matthew Thibault • May 18, 2022 -
Balfour Beatty Communities faces new scrutiny for military housing as parent company wins DOD contract
A Senate subcommittee report alleged untreated mold growth, cracked floor tiles held together by packing tape and broken appliances.
By Leslie Shaver • May 18, 2022 -
How $21B in foreign investment is shaping the multifamily landscape
This four-part series looks at how capital from outside the U.S. is moving into multifamily — and the types of properties and places investors seek.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 17, 2022 -
Canada tops the list of foreign investors in US multifamily
The countries that have consistently spent the most on multifamily properties in the United States have shifted for the first time in 10 years.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 16, 2022 -
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Foreign investors chase renters into new markets
In the U.S. multifamily sector, 62% of cross-border investment was outside major cities last year.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 16, 2022 -
International investment in US multifamily sector grows
Foreign investors poured $21 billion into American multifamily properties last year, much of it in the Sun Belt and second-tier markets.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 16, 2022 -
Foreign capital zeroes in on ESG-compliant properties
Multifamily investors from Europe are starting to insist properties meet environmental, social and governance metrics.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 16, 2022 -
The top 10 residential builders of 2022
Dallas, Texas-based D.R. Horton remains at the top of the list for the 20th year in a row with 81,981 homes closed last year.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 16, 2022 -
Q&A
How a top national apartment builder deals with materials volatility
Multifamily builder and developer NRP Group locks in orders on variable-rate agreements.
By Leslie Shaver • May 11, 2022 -
Top US apartment builders, developers report large gains
Greystar moved from sixth place to the top of NMHC’s list of builders.
By Leslie Shaver • May 2, 2022 -
Opinion
As demand soars, apartment builders battle supply chain woes
Hoar Construction uses a range of strategies to stay ahead of pricing challenges amid the Sun Belt construction boom.
By Ripley Bickerstaff • April 21, 2022 -
Russian real estate investors scramble to sell US holdings
Although government scrutiny may force some Russians to offload their U.S. apartments, the impact on the commercial real estate market will be limited, industry watchers say.
By Leslie Shaver • April 1, 2022 -
Bidding wars break out in NY while San Fran multifamily properties struggle
The major coastal metros are following different paths to recovery.
By Leslie Shaver • March 23, 2022