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DLA Piper 2011 State of the Market Survey
According to DLA Piper's 2011 State of the Market survey, multifamily is the most attractive investment opportunity for real estate.
Portland Has Lowest Apartment Vacancy Rate in the Nation
Portland, Ore.--Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton has the lowest apartment vacancy rate, 4 percent, among the top 75 U.S. MSAs, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report.
Texas: the Magnet State for Business
Population growth and excellent business appeal in the Lone Star State make up the ingredients for a strong apartment market.
Where Property Prices Stand in Today's Apartment Market
By one measure, prices are still 30 percent below the previous peak. Other measures indicate they are within 10 percent.
Freddie Mac Securitizes More Multifamily Mortgages
Freddie Mac has made a new offering of about $1 billion of K-011 Certificates, backed by 76 recently originated multifamily mortgages.
Investors Gung-Ho for Apartments in 2010
Apartment property investment sales grew a startling 96 percent last year; state revenues are starting to heal; and investing in Borders is probably not a good bet at the moment.
Investment Opportunities for the Coming Year
While the usual suspects show market potential, some say that there really are no markets to avoid in 2011.
NY Condo, Co-Op Owners Face Escalating Charges in 2011
New York--A new report by Cooper Square Realty Inc. contains some unpleasant news for condo-unit owners and co-op shareholders in the city.
Housing Industry Awaits Answers on GSE Reform
GSEs continue to struggle with financial issues as they await promised reform--reform that is unlikely to move any faster as Republicans take control of the House of Representatives when the 112th Congress meets in January.
Fannie Mae Mostly Optimistic about Multifamily in 2011
Despite stubbornly high unemployment, multifamily fundamentals improved during the third quarter of 2010, but the sector's recovery is expected to pull back slightly during the fourth quarter.
Multifamily Industry Strong in 2011
Investor interest in multifamily properties has been on a roll in 2010, and a JLL survey predicts that momentum isn't going to slow down next year.
Washington, D.C. Metro Gears Up for Development
Multifamily developers in the D.C. metro area are starting to plan new developments and are ramping up to break ground on new projects.
How to Stage a Model Apartment Unit?
New York--One of the first things prospective residents like to see in a property is the model units. They look at models to picture themselves living in the apartment or to figure out if their furniture will fit in a unit at the property.
Nearly One-Third of Renters Say They'll Never Be Homebuyers
Twenty-seven percent of renters have absolutely no plans of ever becoming homebuyers.
Seattle Rents Remain Stable
Seattle--Since the beginning of this year, the Seattle rental market has seen marked improvement, according to Hendricks & Partners.
Transwestern Arranges Off-Market $16.65M Sale
Phoenix– In a move that it says signals the emerging recovery of Phoenix’s multifamily market, Transwestern’s Phoenix office has successfully negotiated the sale of the Monterra apartment community in Phoenix for $16,650,000.
HUD Secretary on Today's Housing Market (rental & purchase)
HUD secretary discusses state of today's housing market (rental and purchase) and how the Obama administration is handling the housing crisis and what their priorities are in.
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