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Jonathan Treble, Founder and CEO of WithMe Inc.
Industry VoicesMidwestNortheastOperationsSoutheastTechnologyTexasWestern

Amenities Anchor Communities, Foster Live-Work-Play Environment

by Channing Hamilton

— By Jonathan Treble, Founder and CEO of WithMe Inc. In today’s multifamily landscape, amenities play a pivotal role that goes beyond attracting and retaining prospective residents. The right amenity package can enhance residents’ daily experience, nurture a thriving sense of community and ultimately increase the asset’s overall value. By thoughtfully outfitting an asset with the right amenities, property owners and operators can cater to today’s renters’ live-work-play and remote-work lifestyles. Modern Renters Desire “Third Spaces” Post-pandemic, the traditional boundaries between home, office and social spaces have blurred. Remote and …

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Industry VoicesMidwestNortheastOperationsSoutheastTexasWestern

Property Managers Need a Holistic Approach to Prop Tech to Streamline Operations

by Channing Hamilton

— By Mike Branam, director of multifamily, PointCentral Renters increasingly desire smart technology features and personalized automation that can save time, money and improve property security. A 2022 survey from Rent.com reported that a staggering 82 percent of renters wanted at least one smart device in their home.  This has encouraged property owners and operators to invest in technology as part of a wider strategy to both attract and retain a resident base that is a good fit for their communities. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), as well …

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Rialto West in New York City
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Will New Tax Abatement Program Targeting NYC Be a Game-Changer for Affordable Housing Developers?

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — The New York state legislature has approved a new tax break program as part of the recently passed 2024-2025 budget to address the dearth of housing supply in and around Manhattan. Lawmakers say the program could increase affordable housing development throughout New York City, but some New York City residents are skeptical the program will do much to address the issue. 485-x was introduced as part of the New York state legislature’s budget for fiscal year 2025, which runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, …

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NewsNortheastOperationsWashington, D.C.

Biden Administration Plans Rent Control Cap for LIHTC Properties

by Channing Hamilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden Administration has planned an announcement to impose a limit on annual rent hikes at properties that have received support from the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, according to a senior administration official. The new regulation would cap annual rent increases for these properties at ten percent. The Mortgage Banking Association (MBA) criticized the policy in a prepared statement on March 29.  “Rent control has consistently proven to be a failed policy that discourages new construction, distorts market pricing, and leads to a degradation of …

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Courtney Wilson Multifamily NOI TheGuarantors quote
Affordable HousingContent PartnerFeaturesIndustry ContentLeasing & MarketingMidwestNortheastOperationsSoutheastTechnologyWestern

Multifamily Market Challenges: Strategies for Operators to Preserve NOI Amidst Rising Costs, Supply Pressures

by Sarah Daniels

Multifamily operators face a number of challenging factors in today’s market. The spike in the cost of debt along with higher expenses across the board — from property insurance and taxes to construction and labor — as well as adverse effects left over from eviction moratoriums are eating away at net operating income (NOI) across the country. During the third quarter of 2023, multifamily expenses grew 7.2 percent, more than double the rate of inflation, according to Freddie Mac’s 2024 multifamily forecast. Additionally, rent control efforts in some jurisdictions are …

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Company NewsIllinoisMidwestNewsOperations

Peak Realty Rebrands as Cross Street After Expanding to Denver

by Channing Hamilton

CHICAGO — Peak Realty, a Chicago-based firm that specializes in multifamily leasing and investment, has rebranded to Cross Street. The firm expanded to Denver last year with the opening of a second office. According to the company, the name “Cross Street” represents the important connections and intersecting parts of life and business. In five years, the Cross Street team has doubled, with more than 12,000 units leased and over $200 million in closed multifamily sales. Cross Street plans to expand to more markets, particularly urban areas.

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NMHC Files Petition to Appeal New FCC Digital Discrimination Rule

by Channing Hamilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) has filed a petition to appeal the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Digital Discrimination Rule. The new rule includes property owners as a “covered entity,” which would hold housing providers liable under the FCC’s enforcement scheme if adequate broadband internet connectivity is not available to its renters. The rule is slated to go into effect on March 22, 2024. NMHC stated in a press release that while it supports the goal of ending digital discrimination, it feels the new rule is overly …

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Carl Whitaker, Market Analyst, RealPage
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Q&A With Carl Whitaker of RealPage: Miami’s Rent Growth Moderates Amid Wave of New Supply, But Market Remains Pricey

by Channing Hamilton

Developers have responded to Miami’s influx of well-heeled renters with a heavy Class A development pipeline and rents that rival some of the nation’s most expensive places to live. The city is also under the gun to create more housing for its low- and middle-income residents. Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business talked with real estate economist Carl Whitaker of RealPage’s data analytics division about rents, development and the Miami market’s unique ability to retain renters.  MAHB: Could you share with us the most recent data on average effective rents, occupancies, deliveries and …

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Marketplace at Liberty Crossing in Wilmer, Texas
Affordable HousingDevelopmentNewsOperationsTexas

Asset Living Takes Over Management of 318-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Near Dallas

by Channing Hamilton

WILMER, TEXAS — Asset Living has been awarded management of Marketplace at Liberty Crossing, a 318-unit affordable housing development in the Dallas suburb of Wilmer. The project is the second phase of the development of the Liberty Crossing Master Planned Community. Marketplace at Liberty Crossing will offer one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. The property will also include ground-floor retail space. A construction timeline and income restrictions for the community were not disclosed.

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Kathleen Milisky, principal, Utility Revenue Services
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Smart Utilities Management Can Eliminate Pain Points and Reduce Unnecessary Costs

by Channing Hamilton

— By Kathleen Milisky of Utility Revenue Services (URS) — Every developer knows all too well the headaches that can arise from utilities while building or managing a community. Time lost to issues such as power outages, delayed inspections and miscommunication can add unnecessary costs to any project. Smart utilities management is an effective way to stay ahead of problems before they start. Owners have the option of turning responsibility for the utilities over to an expert before they even pull a construction trailer onto the development site. It can …

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