Category: News

The Department of Housing and Community Development Provides $20.2 Million to Preserve 336 Affordable Housing Units

WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has provided $20.2 million in financing that will preserve 336 units of affordable housing for low-income households in Ward 8 at Park Southern Apartments. “This agreement is the culmination of continuous engagement and participation among tenants, the developer and our team,” said DHCD Director…
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Price Differential to Help Drive Office Demand to Suburbs

Suburban office space acquisitions have been on the rise since 2017, but this trend may pick up as a result of social distancing and increased opportunity to work from home.

2020 NAR Member Profile Free to Members

Through the Right Tools Right Now program, the full 2020 NAR Member Profile is free to members. Based on a random sampling of NAR’s membership, this popular report strives to answer the question “Who are REALTORS®?”.

NAR Member Profile: Realtors® Used More Technology, Cited Inventory Constraints

Even before the real estate industry was confronted with the coronavirus pandemic, Realtors® had already begun to make sizable increases in their use of technology and online tools in an effort to accommodate clients and advance their businesses.

Networking: A Key for Savvy Landlords

When trying to advance your career or make your next move, the importance of networking cannot be overstated. There is a reason people pay to go to networking events, after all. Property management is no different. Getting to know landlords in your area can not only help you improve your immediate ability to be a…
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Walker & Dunlop Completes Sale and Financing of 135-Unit The Moretti at Vulcan Park Apartments in Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it completed the sale and financing for The Moretti at Vulcan Park. The 135-unit property is a Class A, luxury apartment community located in the Homewood neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. Walker & Dunlop’s financing team comprised Managing Directors Stephen West and Matt Wallach, as well as…
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Talking Data with Jessica Lautz from NAR

Jessica Lautz talks about the transforming market due to COVID-19, trends that the data is reflecting, the impacts of this data for the coming months, and what the next few months look like for agents across the nation.

The Coronavirus Impact on Retail Commercial Markets as of June 2020

The retail property market is one of the most negatively affected commercial markets by the coronavirus pandemic and measures taken to contain it.

What is the Impact of Voice of the Customer (VoC) on Customer Relationships?

There is no question that customer relationships are crucial in the property management industry. The role of the customer has become increasingly significant, what once could be boiled down to the simple ubiquitous adage “the customer’s always right,” is now a customer-centric business model. For property managers to improve customer relations they must tailor service…
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Meridian Investments Closes Record $257.5 Million LIHTC Fund for R4 Capital to Acquire Multiple Affordable Housing Communities

BETHESDA, MD – Meridian Investments announced the closing of R4 Housing Partners XIV, LP., a Section 42 Housing Tax Credit Fund. R4 Housing Partners XIV, LP raised $257.5 million of investor equity and will acquire interests in twenty-eight affordable multi-family rental properties located in fifteen states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Eleven corporate investors…
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