WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has increased the multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for their 2025 production. The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) will each have caps of $73 billion, or $146 billion combined, which is a four percent increase from the 2024 caps of $70 billion each. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), states that the move to increase the cap is fitting due to recent moves by the Federal Reserve, which has twice reduced the federal …
Amenities are the personality of a multifamily property. They proclaim a community’s individuality and lure tenants with promises of a fun, relaxing or convenient lifestyle. What counts as a multifamily amenity today? If most renters and homeowners are accustomed to robust Wi-Fi or controlling their heating and air conditioning through their phones, is a smart thermostat or bulk internet something to advertise as an “extra,” or are these features a given nowadays, like a fridge or a microwave? “Want versus need is a spectrum when it comes to multifamily amenities,” …
Hurricane season is in full swing. As heavy rains and powerful winds tear through the Southeast, flooding has quickly become a major concern for multifamily owners and operators. Flooding is the most common and costly type of natural hazard in the nation. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 90 percent of natural disasters within the United States involve flooding. Additionally, flood risk is intensifying as the number and severity of storms increase. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an 85 percent chance of a more destructive than average hurricane season in …
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Colliers has appointed Christian Prelle as executive vice president and head of office agency at the firm’s San Francisco Bay Area brokerage. In this role, Prelle will expand Colliers’ office agency practice and lead strategic initiatives to enhance the company’s market position in the Bay Area. Prior to joining Colliers, Prelle served as executive managing director at Newmark, where he led the Palo Alto office for 6 years and oversaw roughly 55 brokers and staff.
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Renter Profiles Are Changing – How Multifamily Operators Can Minimize the Risks of Rent Default and More
Despite the persistent housing shortage, landlords are having a more difficult time qualifying potential residents, especially non-traditional applicants who don’t check the usual boxes for credit and employment history. Renters are also facing bigger hurdles for income, credit and up-front deposits. “It has become increasingly expensive and challenging to rent an apartment in the United States,” says Eben MacNeille, senior director of sales at TheGuarantors. The New York-based financial technology company serves the multifamily industry by providing lease guarantees, security deposit replacements and renters insurance and compliance solutions. Today’s renter …
DALLAS — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has hired Harry Krieger to the position of managing director. In this new role, Krieger will be responsible for placing debt for institutional clients. He will be based in Dallas but part of the firm’s Los Angeles-based IPA Capital Markets team, which is led by Brian Eisendrath and Cameron Chalfant. He will collaborate with the firm’s Texas-based IPA multifamily investment sales team — led by Drew Kile and Will Balthrope — to provide clients with capital markets services. Krieger …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — LV Collective has hired Alex Perkins as president of multifamily. In this role, he will define and execute the Austin, Texas-based firm’s multifamily platform, overseeing strategy, development, capital markets, operations and asset management. Prior to joining LV Collective, Perkins served as a director for Greystar Development and Construction Services. He is a member of the advisory council for the University of Texas Real Estate Center, where he advises on program strategy and curriculum design.
There is an urgent need for more affordable housing in the United States. For every 100 extremely low-income renter households, there are just 36 affordable units available for rent, according to a March 2024 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). Despite widespread attention on this issue — including at the state and federal levels — the supply shortage has continued. Municipalities across the United States continue to struggle to address symptoms of the affordable housing crisis, such as homelessness and rising housing costs. The NLIHC reports that there is …
CHICAGO — 29th Street Living, the property management division of 29th Street Capital (29SC), has expanded into third-party property management services. The division currently manages more than 55 properties across 23 markets. According to 29SC, 29th Street Living has a resident-first approach and is focused on providing cutting-edge technology and streamlining operations. 29SC is an investment management firm based in Chicago with back-office support in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm has acquired and developed more than 158 properties throughout the nation.
Scammers lurk in the background of virtually every industry, and the multifamily sector is no exception. Some renters will leap at the chance to exploit loopholes in the system and take advantage of unprepared landlords. “As a baseline definition, we classify rent fraud as any act of intentional deception by a renter to deceive the property owners to gain financial or personal benefit,” says Josh Albrechtsen, senior vice president and general manager of front office solutions at RealPage. “Fraud is evolving constantly. This is not a one-and-done problem solve. The …
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