Doug Bibby

Bibby: Spin Out the GSE Multifamily Divisions

How a multifamily solution could help solve some of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s problems—and keep the apartment industry on the path to recovery. More

Uncertain Future of GSEs Challenges Both Lenders and Borrowers

The uncertainty over the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac looms large over the multifamily finance industry, said panelists at a session on housing finance reform at the recent Apartment Finance Today Conference. More

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MFE Vail 2012, Truly a Peak Leadership Experience

In case you were unable to take part in what has become one of the multifamily... More

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Apartment Operators Ready to Push Rents Hard and Fast

Apartment Operators Ready to Push Rents Hard and Fast as significant supply demand balances exist in the market and histicorical highs have yet to be breached. More

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Apartment Equity Investors Embracing Market Rate, Ignoring Affordable Housing

Despite much to offer in cyclical economic hedges, affordable housing is seeing a lack of interest from instituional capital providors in the multifamily real esate sector. More

How the LIHTC Industry Fits into GSE Reform

While some argue that market-rate developers don't really need the GSEs, the low-income housing tax credit industry can't turn to the private sector for its debt needs, underscoring the need for a government guarantee. More

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GSE Reform: Sound and Fury Signifying Little

More than 20 bills dealing with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and housing finance... More

GSE Reform: Sound and Fury Signifying Little

More than 20 bills dealing with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and housing finance reform in general have been proposed in the House of Representatives, but few if any have gained traction. Meanwhile, the GSEs continue to march toward profitability, potentially paving the way for a spin-off. More

Bulls vs. Bears Debate Multifamily Outlook at AFT Conference

While the outlook for the multifamily industry is inspiring optimism, several factors might still derail the sector's recovery, warned panelists at the 2011 Apartment Finance Today Conference, held in Dallas earlier this week. More

Bulls vs. Bears Debate Multifamily Outlook at AFT Conference

While the outlook for the multifamily industry is inspiring optimism, several factors might still derail the sector's recovery, warned panelists at the 2011 Apartment Finance Today Conference, held in Dallas earlier this week. More

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