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Four Ways to Scale Your Portfolio and Four Trends to Watch

by Lynn Peisner March 25, 2025

By Eric Thorsen, chief investment officer, Atlas Real Estate The real estate investment landscape is evolving rapidly, and investors who wish to thrive must go beyond simply acquiring properties. Success requires a strategic approach, one that prioritizes efficiency, scalability and operational excellence. The key to sustainable growth in real estate investing lies in developing robust systems that optimize asset performance, streamline operations and enhance the tenant experience. At Atlas Real Estate, we have built a foundation that enables institutional and individual investors to scale their portfolios with precision and maximize …

March 25, 2025

California News Operations People News Western

EAH Housing Appoints Kasey Archey as Senior Vice President

by Channing Hamilton March 24, 2025

SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. — EAH Housing has appointed Kasey Archey to the role of senior vice president of real estate management. In this position, Archey will oversee EAH Housing’s property management department and ensure the viability of the organization’s affordable housing assets in California and Hawaii. Before joining EAH Housing, Archey served as senior vice president of property management for MidPen Housing. Additionally, she served as vice president of property operations at Eden Housing Management. Across her previous roles, she was responsible financial reporting, government and community engagement, capital improvement …

March 24, 2025

Industry Voices Operations Technology

Beyond the Treadmill: The ROI of Sustainable Fitness Spaces

by Channing Hamilton March 24, 2025

By Lisa Kendall, LIVunLtd Fitness centers in multifamily communities have evolved beyond providing residents with basic treadmills and weights. Today’s renters are increasingly expecting wellness-oriented spaces that combine functionality with sustainability and convenience, enhancing their lifestyles and living environments. A survey from property management software provider RentCafe found that roughly half (47 percent) of renters are interested in their apartment building having a gym. Furthermore, 28 percent of apartment residents also stated that not having a gym is a dealbreaker. As property developers, owners and managers aim to meet these demands, …

March 24, 2025

Company News Finance News Operations People News

FHFA Director William Pulte Overhauls Boards of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

by Channing Hamilton March 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — William Pulte, director of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has replaced several members of the governing boards of government-sponsored entities (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The removals were announced through regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 17. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pulte removed eight members of the board of Fannie Mae. The removed board members were Amy Alving, Christopher Brummer, Michael Heid, Simon Johnson, Diane Lye, Diane Nordin, Chetlur Ragavan and Michael Seelig. Additionally, Pulte appointed Clinton Jones, …

March 20, 2025

Features Northeast Operations Washington, D.C.

NMHC: High Insurance Costs Worsen U.S. Housing Affordability Crisis

by Channing Hamilton March 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rising insurance costs are standing in the way of building more affordable housing. According to a survey from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), about 77 percent of owner/developer firms reported rate increases of up to 20 percent or more compared with 2023 costs. NMHC’s 2024 State of Multifamily Risk Report attributes the high costs to a variety of factors, including increased cost valuation, limited capacity within the reinsurance market, shrinking underwriting capacity and restricted availability of guaranteed cost/zero deductible programs. Previous NMHC research, such as the 2023 State of …

March 18, 2025

Industry Voices Operations Technology

Does Your Access Control System Meet These Three Basic Standards?

by Lynn Peisner March 17, 2025

By Nicolás Aznar, Vingcard The most powerful innovations are those that solve real problems for real people. Throughout my decades-long career in access control, I’ve seen firsthand how focusing on fundamentals creates more value than chasing every new trend. In multifamily and affordable housing especially, success doesn’t come from implementing the most advanced technology available. It comes from understanding what residents and property managers truly need, then delivering solutions that address those specific requirements with excellence. The most successful access control technologies excel at three fundamental elements. They prioritize safety. …

March 17, 2025

California Leasing & Marketing News Operations Western

29th Street Living Appointed Property Manager of 188-Unit Community in Las Vegas

by Channing Hamilton March 17, 2025

LAS VEGAS — 29th Street Living, the property management division of Chicago-based 29th Street Capital, has taken over management services for The Willows at Town Center, a 188-unit community in Las Vegas. Located at 9145 Echelon Point Drive, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. According to Apartments.com, monthly rates start at $1,479 for a one-bedroom unit. Community amenities include a pool, business center, dog park, fitness center with yoga studio, package lockers and controlled access.

March 17, 2025

Features From the Magazines Operations Technology

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

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

Development News Northeast Operations Washington, D.C.

NMHC, NAA Send Letter to White House Urging Regulatory Reform to Improve Housing Affordability

by Channing Hamilton March 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) have sent a letter to the White House requesting a review of 32 federal programs, rules and regulations at 10 different agencies. NMHC and NAA stated that some existing regulations stray from their intended purposes, stifling innovation and hampering housing production. The purpose of the proposed review would be to increase housing supply, lower costs and improve housing affordability. “This past autumn, voters across the country made clear that lowering the cost of housing was a …

March 4, 2025

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