Month: March 2020

Existing-Home Sales Jump 6.5% in February

Of the four major regions, only the Northeast reported a drop in sales, while other areas saw increases, including sizable sales gains in the West.

Iconic Landmark to Transform into Upscale Live-Play Community with Sophisticated Residential and First-to-Market Retailers

PHOENIX, AZ – One Can Imagine. That philosophy is the driving force of the experienced leadership team that s responsible for introducing One Camelback, an innovative live-play community that s taking shape at the hottest intersection in greater Phoenix, according to real estate and growth experts at Urban Land Institute. Arizona hasn t seen anything…
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Industry resources during COVID-19

Industry resources in response to COVID-19 are plentiful. Here are a few useful links: National Multi-Housing Council / NMHC — https://www.nmhc.org/news/nmhc-news/2020/apartment-industry-responds-to-covid-19 outbreak/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTlRZeE9UQXdNV1F5WmpBMyIsInQiOiJpSm5DZU5VcWpBM3YxeVliMkVPREZyV3dEQUJlY2Y3TElYTENRZ2tXdnM5ZW1UclFMUWtQZmxXbzZKWTJndmwxVmxuZ1lcLzFtdGR4N0Jwb2RVV2RsZzYzZFwvb2tadUpYSUhmWW9wTWpZSEdLZ3RLUGhSNDIwdzJiT2Foaldra0lcLyJ9 National Apartment Association — file:///C:/Users/Ellen/Downloads/NAA%20IREM%20coronavirus_webinar_faqs_3-13-2020.pdf NAA is also conducting a series of webinars and the first one ran today talking about how to prepare and protect your bottom line with upcoming rent problems…
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Walker & Dunlop Structures $52 Million in Financing for 278-Unit Opportunity Zone Multifamily Development Project

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it structured $51,923,400 in financing for ECLIPSE at CityCentre, a five-story, 278-unit, multifamily project located in Huntsville, Alabama. Co-developed by Spring Bay Property Company, the property will sit atop 18,000 square feet of upscale restaurants and retail and is part of the CityCentre at Big Spring…
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Homebuyer Traffic Picked Up in February 2020 Amid Low Mortgage Rates, With Little Effect Yet from Coronavirus and Stock Market Decline

Home showings data from SentriLock®, LLC, a lockbox company, shows that homebuyer traffic increased in February 2020 compared to the prior month and one year ago.

In These Chaotic Times-Do This One Thing Today!

Friends, are you on coronavirus overload?? I know I am. No matter where we turn there is no way to avoid the new reality of the effect’s of the coronavirus. You may be working from home instead of the office; your kids may be doing school from home and are starting to get stir crazy; or you’ve…
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Tower 16 Capital Partners Sells 228-Unit Altura on Duneville Apartments for $35.5 Million in Las Vegas Market

LAS VEGAS, NV – San Diego-based Tower 16 Capital Partners has successfully sold Altura on Duneville, a 228-unit apartment project located in Las Vegas. The property was originally purchased in 2018 for $24,000,000 and was sold this month for $35,500,000. During their two-year hold, the company performed significant exterior and interior unit renovations, adding several…
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Which States have Large Fraction of Industries Affected by Coronavirus?

While measures are being taken to keep people safe and avoid overloading the hospital system beyond capacity, they have an economic cost in terms of lost revenues, especially in states where these industries comprise a larger share of their economic output and employment should there be some temporary layoffs. States need to plan to mitigate…
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Using Data to Create a Personalized Leasing Experience

It can be argued that the primary focus for multifamily organizations over the past five years has been to find ways to streamline the leasing process. It has proven to be a valuable pursuit, but that objective in itself leaves something on the table.  Modernized leasing processes provide immeasurable benefits for leasing teams by automating…
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Wood Partners Announces Grand Opening of 299-Unit Lake House by Alta Luxury Residential Community in Orlando, Florida

ORLANDO, FL – Wood Partners, a national leader in multi-family real estate development and acquisition, announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential community, Lake House by Alta, in Orlando, Florida. Located in the affluent Doctor Phillips neighborhood, Lake House by Alta features 299 luxurious lakefront apartment homes, a majority of which offer direct…
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