Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?

Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, it’s unlikely that office conversions will solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new. In some cases, however, it makes sense. Continue reading

AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for ‘next-gen’ renter experience

AppFolio, which states its has more than 20,000 property management customers, acquired home management and services concierge LiveEasy as part of its new approach to providing for renters. Continue reading

5 best tools and strategies for multifamily lease retention

It’s much easier to keep great tenants than to find them in the first place. That’s why an effective retention strategy is essential for multifamily investors, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Brad Stein on the rise, fall and lasting appeal of the Austin market

An influx of high-earning workers and new multifamily units has put Austin developers in a unique position, the Intracorp Homes executive said ahead of Inman Connect Austin. Continue reading

Why onsite management will remain essential to multifamily

Good property managers build relationships and communities, and that’s something no app can do, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie mulling tighter rules for multifamily lenders

Concerns about fraud mean lenders who want to sell multifamily loans to the mortgage giants may be required as soon as this summer to do more due diligence on borrowers and their properties. Continue reading

Patrick Carroll makes LA court appearance amid felony charge

Carroll appeared before LA Superior Court judge Francis Bennett II on Tuesday following his July 1 arrest by LAPD and agreed to waive his rights to be present for court dates in the future. Continue reading

Multifamily developer sentiment slips during Q1

According to NAHB, multifamily developers are feeling less confident in the market for new builds as high interest rates lead to difficult lending conditions. Continue reading