Multifamily: Page 2
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Economic Reports
Construction starts continue volatile ride, ‘up one month and down the next’
Choppy conditions will persist due to high interest rates and tightening lending standards, said Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Construction Network.
By Sebastian Obando • July 24, 2023 -
Rent growth drops to lowest non-pandemic rate since 2011
Asking rents are still on the rise, both for conventional multifamily and for single-family build-to-rent properties, according to a new report.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 21, 2023 -
Trendline
Sectors to watch in 2022
Learn more about how various construction sectors will fair this year.
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Financing woes boost interest in modular construction
Although new projects are surging for some builders, others notice that clients are hesitant to break ground in light of tightened lending standards.
By Sebastian Obando • July 13, 2023 -
What architects want GCs to know
Design pros from across the country say they value close collaboration with their construction colleagues.
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • July 11, 2023 -
Greystar named in wrongful construction death suit
Michael Delgado’s family alleges that the company ignored a weather advisory and didn’t properly secure materials at its Austin, Texas, jobsite before his death.
By Leslie Shaver • June 30, 2023 -
Q&A
Investment firm still sees availability for construction debt
Participant Capital Advisors is raising money for projects in Florida.
By Leslie Shaver • June 12, 2023 -
Katerra factory buyer sees affordable housing uptick
Vaughan Buckley, CEO at Volumetric Building Companies, said amid widespread finance jitters, there is more funding stability in the sector due to government grants.
By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2023 -
Column
The Dotted Line: How to craft contracts to avoid disputes and keep legal fees down
Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.
By Joe Bousquin • April 25, 2023 -
Abandoned mall from ‘The Last of Us’ to gain new life as mixed-use destination
Northland Village Mall in Calgary, Alberta, will be converted into an open-air shopping center and 229-unit multifamily development.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 3, 2023 -
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