Category: News

Housing Affordability Advances in January 2021 as Incomes Rise

At the national level, housing affordability increased in January 2021 both compared to a year ago and compared to December 2020.

Weekly Retail Update: March 12, 2021

Food service and drinking place sales increased 6.9% in January 2021 from December 2020 as some state and local authorities eased COVID-related restrictions.

2021 Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit

On March 10, 2021, NAR held its virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit: Commercial Update event, which provided an outlook on the changing commercial real estate market.

20 for ‘20 – 2021 Edition (AKA “The COVID Issue”) Is Out Now!

It’s that time of year again! The sun is getting a bit higher in the sky. Leasing season is around the corner. And we at D2 are once again proud to announce the release of our annual 20 for ’20 report, which is now in its third edition. For those unfamiliar with the paper, 20 for…
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How To Make A Virtual Tour Video To Engage With Residents

As multifamily leasing professionals, you’re constantly looking for new and different ways to engage with your residents. Well, if you know how to make a virtual tour video, you can open up a whole new arena of ideas. Video is by far the best way to engage with residents, and if you have the right…
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Money On The Table, Let’s Not Leave It There! Part One

This is part one of a three part series. This series will look at various opportunities to improve your bottom line. Part One evaluates productivity and efficiency. Learn tips that you can put in place immediately. Too often companies and properties run on status quo, leaving money on the table from inefficiencies and outdated processes.…
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Weekly Retail Update: February 12, 2021

Unfortunately for malls, especially class C and D traditionally enclosed shopping centers for which account for majority of all U.S. malls, there are substantial retail space vacancies.

Layoffs Fell Slightly Last Week; More People Benefit from the Recent Extensions of the Special Pandemic Programs

Both initial and continued claims for unemployment benefits dropped. However, 2.7 more people applied for special pandemic program benefits.

Cryptocurrency in Real Estate: What You Need to Know

We live in the age of technology and change, where our cars park themselves and talk of the colonization of Mars has become commonplace. So, while nearly every industry has undergone an unprecedented facelift thanks to the disruptors of Silicon Valley, it’s surprising that our financial system has remain relatively unchanged for centuries. Yes, we…
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Not Just for Residents: Smart Home Makes Life Seriously Easier for Operators, Too

Recently apartment operators have begun to embrace smart home solutions – and for obvious reasons.  The consumer world is driving multifamily more than ever before. Today’s residents have grown up with technology at the core of their existence, use it in every aspect of their lives and now expect a truly modern living experience –…
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