Month: August 2020

Single Family Home Prices Rose in 96% of Metro Areas in 2020 Q2

Q2: Home Prices Up in 96% of Metro Areas Single-family home prices continued to rise in the second quarter of 2020, with 96% of markets showing home price appreciation. By:  Michael Hyman

Canyon Partners and SKB Invest in 219-Unit Multifamily Joint Venture Opportunity Zone Development in Portland Metro Market

TIGARD, OR – Canyon Partners Real Estate, ScanlanKemperBard Companies and Diamond Investment Group announce their joint venture in the development of The Overland, a 219-unit apartment project in the Portland suburb of Tigard, Oregon. Canyon invested $24.4 million of equity into this project, which is located in a qualified opportunity zone. The joint venture also…
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Facing Eviction, Resident Asks for Rent Refund; Trump’s Executive Orders for Stimulus Amount to Little and Congress Adjourns

Few found much relief or clarity from executive orders signed last weekend by President Trump. Who benefits, when and how, if at all was the response by most in the apartment industry, as well as residents and those receiving unemployment benefits. Communication breakdowns between owners and residents have complicated the situation, particularly those facing eviction…
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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 13, 2020

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates bounced up lightly this week to average 2.96% from 2.88% the prior week, but this should have virtually no impact on home buying. By:  Nadia Evangelou

Mill Creek Announces Groundbreaking of 341-Unit Modera Washington Luxury Apartment Community in Houston’s Arts-Centric District

HOUSTON, TX – Mill Creek Residential, a leading multifamily developer and operator specializing in premier apartment communities across the U.S., announced the groundbreaking of Modera Washington, a mixed-use apartment community located along Washington Avenue amidst one of Houston’s most arts-centric locales. The eight-story midrise will feature 341 contemporary apartment homes and a full suite of…
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Staying Well Inside and Out

In times of Covid-19, we have to get creative with how we navigate fitness and wellness in public spaces. Multifamily communities have shared amenity spaces in addition to the apartment rented by a tenant that allow residents to enjoy the perks of the property they’ve chosen to call home. The infographic below contains four options…
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Housing Affordability Slips in June 2020 as Median Family Income Falls

Housing Affordability Slips in June 2020 Affordability worsened in June compared to May as the median family income slightly declined by 1% while the median home prices rose by 4%. By:  Michael Hyman

Gardner Capital Adds to Dallas Multifamily Portfolio with New 96-Unit Multifamily Construction Project in Hurst, Texas

DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, proudly announced the completion of a 7-building multifamily community in Hurst, TX. With 96 brand-new units, Provision at North Valentine is home to families whose income is 30-60% of the area median income. Gardner Capital…
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Three Ways that Self-Guided Tours Create More Effective Leasing Associates

Even before the coronavirus, self-guided tours were beginning to emerge as a major factor in apartment operations and leasing.  Now, as the industry continues to navigate the effects of the pandemic, self-guided tours are firmly in the multifamily mainstream. Much has been made about the positive impact these tours have on prospects – and for…
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Wood Partners Announces Grand Opening of 328-Unit Alta Headwaters Luxury Apartment Community in Orlando, Florida

ORLANDO, FL – Wood Partners, a national leader in multi-family real estate development, announced the grand opening of their newest luxury apartment community. Alta Headwaters features 328 units in multiple four-story, elevatored-buildings comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes as well as studios. The community officially opened its doors to residents on July 30…
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