Cap Rates, Interest Rates Will Shape Dealmaking Environment in 2011
Low interest rates drove cap rates down in 2010, but as both start to climb in the coming year, the industry will face stiffer financing competition. Read more
11 Predictions for 2011 Apartment Deal Flow
Multifamily industry players and pundits weigh in on the 2011 transaction market for multifamily apartment assets. Read more
Equity Residential Buys the Most in 2010
Chicago-based Equity Residential was the multifamily industry's largest apartment buyer in 2010. If the REIT has its way, we'll see more of the same in 2011. Read more
Rethinking Multifamily Strategy
Multifamily owners are optimistic about growth and expansion in 2011, but rather than make just any deal, they're refining their strategies to ensure they make the right deals. Read more
How Demographic Patterns Effect the Homeownership Rate
NMHC says demographics likely will have little net impact on the homeownership rate. Read more
Stat of the Month
Distressed Markets See Spike in Transactions
Following a morbid 2009, 2010 saw transactions pick up across the multifamily world. Read more
As all-in rates continue their sudden rise at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the question on everybody's mind is if (or when) the GSEs will tighten their spreads. Read more
Even as occupancy concerns weighed heavy on multifamily operators heading into 2010, apartment firms pushed forward this year with new openings and have found that absorption rates are tempering the need for longer pre-leasing periods. Read more
Multifamily mobile apps have become the de-facto software development platform for the 21st century. REITs, private operators, vendors, and now student housing firms are embracing smart phone, iPad, and tablet PC applications for their low cost of entry, high user absorption, ease of use, and return on investment. Read more
AvalonBay Communities’ recent Investor Day not only gave its investors and analysts insight into how good next year will likely be—the company predicted NOI growth of 5 percent to 7 percent—but it also provided a glimpse into how the Arlington, Va.-based REIT plans to tweak its portfolio going forward. Read more