Finding Shelter
Faced with plummeting prices and an exodus of investors, the market for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) is at a historic nadir. Read more
Out of Reach
If and when the economy recovers, rental owners will be looking at a perfect confluence of events—a shortage of available entry-level housing units; a boom in demand driven largely by Millennials; and the ability to push rents to astronomical highs. Read more
Is Mixed-Income Housing Really the Saving Grace of the Failed Public Housing Movement?
The failed public housing movement has left cities riddled with pockets of crime and poverty. Developers are now hailing the mixed-income model as the perfect solution to clean up cities and improve l Read more
Looming Affordability Shortage Should Call Industry to Action
Affordable housing is in critically low supply in the United States. A special Multifamily Executive report reveals why this problem could very well be the country's next great housing crisis. Read more
Stat of the month
Stat of the Month: Lack of Multifamily Construction Correlates with a Decrease in Affordable Product
When multifamily construction plummets, so too does the availability of affordable housing. Read more
August 2009 News Roundup
HUD pushes healthy home agenda, report calls for better oversight of public housing agencies, and more industry news bites. Read more
Millenials Hit Hard by the Recession
A new study shows that millenials are hit hard by the recession. Read more
Tax credit developers are increasingly turning to the Federal Housing Administration as they get set to ramp up long-dormant projects. Read more
Mid-America's Rehab Program Lures Back Residents
To entice renters, the Memphis, Tenn.-based REIT isn’t offering a few dollars off the rent or throwing in a DVD player upon renewal; it’s offering an upgraded unit. Read more
More developers are giving wood-frame construction a second thought. Read more
Regional outlook
Greenwich, Conn.'s Apartment Market Remains Stable
Greenwich, Conn., gets hammered by job losses but short- and long-term demographics bode well for the city's apartment market. Read more
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges Debuts in Dallas
A new Dallas apartment community sets itself apart from the pack. Read more
Tech Specs
Application Service Provider Hosting Offers Improved Efficiencies for the Affordable Housing Sector
Vendor-hosted, Web-based apps help solve construction and portfolio management challenges in the affordable sector. Read more
Budget-Friendly Appliances for Apartment Owners
Owners choose stylish appliances at entry-level prices. Read more
Landmarks: Maple Terrace Apartments, Dallas
Maple Terrace Apartments in Dallas is best known for its famous residents. Read more