MultifamilyExecutive: Multifamily Trends

In Student Housing, Luxuries Overshadow Studying

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:12:28 EST

As developers try to outdo the amenities that their competitors offer in college towns, concern is growing about the academic and social consequences of upscale off-campus student housing.

Appeal of Renting Versus Owning is Changing

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 04:53:13 EST

A new study finds that renting is becoming more appealing and a balanced housing policy is supported.

Rent Growth Still Viable in 2013

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:52:28 EST

While rents this year won't be as hot as they were the past two years, apartment owners still have room to push without pushing residents away.

Top Cities for Recent College Grads in 2013

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:59:05 EST

With Millennial college graduates making up such a large chunk of the current and future workforce, and not to mention their unprecedented willingness to travel to find jobs, tracking employment opportunities by the metropolitan areas with the greatest potential is now more important than ever.

Multifamily Still a Choice Investment

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:59:25 EST

Increased liquidity, Fed support, favorable demographics buoy the apartment sector despite growing supply and slow wage gains.

MFE Week In Review

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:58:56 EST

In case you missed them, here are the five most popular articles on our website from the past week.

Why Your Renters Will or Won’t Renew

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:02:54 EST

Believe it or not, tenants care a little less about rental rates and a bit more about property management in 2012.

Poll Reveals Palpable Optimism Within Construction and Design Sectors

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:54:48 EST

Many respondents expect remodeling to lead the growth charge over the next two years.

Tech, Simply

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:16:02 EST

Today's Gen Y renters still want all the coolest tech amenities -- as long as they make life at your property easier.

Building Green Affordably

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:12:58 EST

Here's how to deliver on Gen Y's expectations for higher levels of resource conservation and overall sustainability in an affordable rental property without breaking the budget.

The Coming Shape of Multifamily

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:17:54 EST

Green building, Baby Boomers, Gen Y, and housing finance reform will shape the next decade and beyond.

Reinventing MFE

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:17:21 EST

The way people consume media is rapidly evolving, and we've responded with a brave, new step forward.

Apartment Absorption Rates on the Rise

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:28:02 EST

As fast as new units are hitting the multifamily market, they’re being rented out and bought up, according to the latest data from the Survey of Market Absorption of Apartments.

Micro Units: Fad or Fixture?

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 03:23:00 EST

The micro-unit trend is taking hold in select coastal metros. But will micro go macro?

Pop Quiz: Q&A with Shekar Narasimhan on GSE Reform

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:13:05 EST

Multifamily Executive recently spoke with Shekar Narasimhan, managing partner at Beekman Advisors, to get some insight on the future of the GSEs and how the upcoming election could affect the multifamily industry.

10 Most Common Gen-Y Job Salaries

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:05:30 EST

Where are all the 20-somethings turning to to find jobs in such a scarce market? Well, the latest data from Payscale.com shows that retail and sales top the list.

Gen Y Opportunities Vast for Multifamily

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:14:08 EST

The opportunities presented by Gen Y are many and represent the next great milestone in our industry's time line.

Canadian Pension Board Accelerates U.S. Multifamily Expansion

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 03:27:58 EST

At the end of July, the CPPIB announced several partnerships with big-name U.S. companies—to the tune of $355 million.

Survey Says: Instant Gratification, Community Key to Millennial Marketing

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:08:31 EST

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), along with Barkley and Service Management Group, recently surveyed 4,000 Millennials to try to understand what makes them tick when it comes to their consumer behaviors. And the results are in...

Three Surprising Changes in Multifamily Trends

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:55:07 EST

At least one of multifamilyís hottest design trends, aimed at Millennial-generation appeal as a cohort of 80 million people plows into household-formation mode, springs from a counterintuitive belief.