Inspire
Browsing for Dollars
Crowdfunding has gotten a lot of hype recently, but misconceptions still exist. Here are six myths surrounding the funding mechanism. Read more
game change
Will the 'Internet of Everything' Reshape Multifamily?
Four apartment industry experts express four differing views, from one end of the spectrum to the other, on this compelling new technological advance. Read more
new developments
Student Housing Developer Brings Off-Campus Amenities Closer to Home
In Tempe, Ariz., Residential Housing Development saw how students were flocking to off-campus dorms with alluring amenities, so the firm went all out with its 900-bed property District on Apache. The leased-up project already has a waiting list. Read more
Inside the Massive Greystar–Riverstone Integration
Greystar and Riverstone officials give insights to what's happening after the merger's announcement. Read more
Mortgage Lending
Fannie Mae Expands Green Refi Program
Fannie Mae rolled out a second version of the Green Refinance Plus program in May, and owners are giving the program a big (green) thumbs up. Read more
Axiometrics releases second quarter 2014 numbers showing the strongest quarterly performance in the industry in more than a decade. Read more
Architects Reimagine Italian Bridge into Apartments
OXO Architects designed plans to re purpose the old bridge into a community full of apartments, a school, and commercial units. Read more
CMBS Recovery Slows as Conduits Battle Steep Competition
Notwithstanding all the talk of the CMBS industry's rapid recovery—80-plus percent activity growth last year, with another 25 percent projected this year—apartment lending by Wall Street’s active conduit lenders appears to have slowed due to heated competition. Read more
Multifamily Fundamentals
Bumpy Road Ahead for Occupancies
Many primary markets should see vacancies climb by the close of 2015 as supply outpaces demand. And many of the most at-risk markets are in the South, including Charlotte, N.C., Austin, Texas, and Orlando, Fla. Read more
Rent growth momentum continued in Odessa, Texas as it held steady as the No. 1 rent growth metro, according to a recent report released by the Dallas-based research firm Axiometrics. Read more
Historic St. Paul Brewery Rehab Nears Completion
Minneapolis-based Dominium is nearing completion on a $120 million historic renovation to convert a historic brewery into 260 units of living space for local artists. Read more
Cannabis Conundrum: What the New Pot Laws Mean to Multifamily
There’s no clear resolution in sight when it comes to the opposing stances between the federal government and an increasing number of states on the issue of marijuana legalization. And many in the multifamily industry are caught in between. Read more
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is nominated to be HUD secretary. Shaun Donovan is tapped to take over OMB. Read more