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Investment Sales Market Shifts in Southern California

by Channing Hamilton April 11, 2025

The multifamily real estate market in Southern California, particularly in Orange County, is poised for significant shifts in 2025. The region has rebounded from the volatility of the COVID-19 pandemic but is still navigating regulatory pressures. In positive news, the rejection of Proposition 33 has averted the expansion of statewide rent control, offering a more favorable environment for investors. Amid elevated interest rates and a changing political landscape, the market presents both challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers and investors alike. If passed, Proposition 33 would have allowed cities and …

April 11, 2025

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As Mortgage Rates Drop, Expect 1031 Exchange Deals to Pop

by Channing Hamilton April 7, 2025

For most of 2024, relatively high property values combined with rising interest rates priced buyers out of the market for new commercial and residential real estate acquisitions. This slowdown has not only impacted investors and homeowners, but it’s also affected the entire real estate industry — from lenders to appraisers, brokers, law firms, title insurance companies and beyond. Because Section 1031 exchange activity moves in lockstep with the real estate investment cycle, activity for qualified intermediaries has slowed as well. Section 1031 exchanges traditionally have been used by investors to …

April 7, 2025

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From the Magazines Market Reports New Jersey Northeast

Why North Jersey is More Than NYC’s Affordable Neighbor

by Channing Hamilton March 31, 2025

Stability is a defining characteristic of the Northern New Jersey multifamily market. Unlike some markets that are prone to dramatic booms and busts, the region has long benefited from a diverse economy, proximity to New York City, an educated workforce and a steady flow of young professionals and families seeking high-paying jobs. These fundamentals have allowed North Jersey to thrive over the past few years, with immigration fueling population growth and new industry clusters producing new jobs. These trends will drive demand for rental housing and allow investors to find …

March 31, 2025

Features From the Magazines Operations Technology

Managed Wi-Fi Poised to Surge Due to Combination of Factors

by Channing Hamilton March 28, 2025

Property owners are learning how to provide fast internet at their communities for good reason. According to a 2024 renter preferences survey by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and Grace Hill, high-speed internet is one of the top requirements for renters today. Ninety percent of respondents said they would not rent without it. Lisa Clark, senior director, MDU sales, with Lumos goes a step further, calling internet the “fourth utility,” behind water, electricity and gas. Consistently strong internet doesn’t just power remote work and streaming services, it’s the fuel …

March 28, 2025

From the Magazines Illinois Market Reports Midwest

Smart Investors Are Betting on Chicago

by Channing Hamilton March 21, 2025

The Chicago multifamily market has had a tough time competing for the spotlight amid a rush to the Sun Belt, but it has a lot going for it. Chicago is a steadily growing market with durable demand that is rarely outpaced by new supply. As a result, its occupancy and rent growth exceed national averages. In most other parts of the country, deliveries have been dominated by luxury units. Not so in Chicago. The metro area is a well-balanced market where there are attractive rental options for all segments of …

March 21, 2025

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Access Control Moves Closer to Full Digitization

by Channing Hamilton March 17, 2025

When it comes to access control and security at multifamily communities, the mechanical lock-and-key system is as old and reliable as ever. However, many property owner-operators are in search of a more advanced security solution and are increasingly turning to digital access control to satisfy that demand. A digital access control system is a technology-based system to regulate who can access a property and when. There are two types of digital access control systems: online and offline. An offline access control system does not require Wi-Fi or cellular network connectivity. …

March 17, 2025

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Why 1031 Investors Are Diversifying Their Strategies

by Channing Hamilton March 14, 2025

Securing replacement properties that make financial sense when executing conventional 1031 exchanges has required some investors to expand their horizons, whether by geography or asset selection. Apartment owner and asset manager RailField Partners, for example, last summer entered the Midwest market for the first time when it purchased the Hangar at Emerson, a 218-unit multifamily asset in suburban Indianapolis. The Bethesda, Maryland-based company, which was founded by former Fannie Mae executives in 2013, up to that point had largely focused on a dozen markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas, …

March 14, 2025

From the Magazines Market Reports Operations Texas

Will Dallas Rents Make a Comeback This Year?

by Channing Hamilton March 10, 2025

There is a lot for a multifamily investor to like about Dallas. The metro area has benefitted from a steady influx of new companies and new jobs for the past decade, and there is no sign that this growth is letting up. In the past five years alone, Frontier Communications (2023), Caterpillar (2022), AECOM (2021) and CBRE (2020) have all moved their corporate headquarters to Dallas, and the area has become a major U.S. financial hub, second only to New York City and Chicago. JP Morgan Chase now has more …

March 10, 2025

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Stage Set for Late-Year Uplift in 1031 Deals

by Channing Hamilton March 3, 2025

Late last summer, optimism ran steady across the multifamily investment sales market. Prior to the Federal Reserve’s initial rate cut in September 2024, interest rates had remained stable throughout the year. The outlook was positive. But that more ebullient market proved temporary. The Fed’s interest rate cut had a positive effect on the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR), which fell from 5.3 percent on Sept. 18, 2024, to 4.3 percent in early February 2025. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose during the same period. On Sept. 18, 2024, the 10-year …

March 3, 2025

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The Hidden Costs of Accessibility Oversights

by Channing Hamilton February 3, 2025

In the multifamily housing industry, accessibility compliance isn’t just about following regulations — it’s about protecting investments, ensuring equal access for all residents and mitigating risk. Yet many property owners find themselves facing costly retrofits and legal exposure due to what experts call “death by a thousand wrong answers.” Not getting any advice can be just as bad as getting a lot of wrong advice from unqualified sources. It is imperative that you receive guidance from experts who understand the nuances and overlap of different regulations. If you don’t, you …

February 3, 2025

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