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 …
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 …
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.
— 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 …
HOUSTON — Asset Living has been awarded management of two properties, HiLine Heights and District at Washington, in Houston. Situated within the city’s The Heights neighborhood, HiLine Heights offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, coffee bar and lounge. According to Apartments.com, HiLine Heights comprises 256 units across four stories. District at Washington offers one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, yoga/spin studio, clubhouse, cybercafe and a dog park. District at Washington is located near Houston’s …
NEW YORK CITY — The New York City Housing Partnership Development Corp. has elected Ron Moelis as chairman of the board of directors. Moelis is the chairman and co-founder of L+M Development Partners LLC, which is headquartered in Larchmont, New York. He is also a co-founder and vice chairman of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, a nonprofit organization that advances a policy agenda for affordable housing. Moelis also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Tenement Museum on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and the Board of …
Concerns of oversupply have risen regarding several Texas markets, including Dallas and Austin. Where does San Antonio stand in terms of supply and demand, and where in the city is there still room for new opportunities? Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business (MAHB) recently interviewed David Lynd, CEO of Lynd Cos., about the state of the market. Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business: How many units do you currently own nationwide? How many in San Antonio? Lynd: We own about 3,000 units in San Antonio and 6,000 nationwide. We also do third-party …
ARLINGTON, VA. — The National Apartment Association (NAA) has selected Rick Snyder, president and owner of San Diego-based R.A. Snyder Properties, as 2024 Chair of the Board. Snyder was formally installed at NAA’s Assembly of Delegates in San Diego last November. NAA’s headquarters are located in Arlington. Snyder has been involved with NAA for nearly 20 years, having previously served as a Regional Vice President, Membership Committee Chair and as a member of several committees. Snyder received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University …
BOSTON — WinnCos. has promoted three employees to vice president roles in its property management, sustainability and development functions. Michael Milko was promoted to the role of executive vice president at WinnResidential, a subsidiary of WinnCos. Milko joined the company in 1995. He now oversees the management operations of approximately 5,000 residential units across 40 properties in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Christina McPike was promoted to Vice President of Energy & Sustainability. In this role, she will oversee new construction, historic adaptive reuse and deep energy retrofit projects. According to WinnCos., McPike …
NEW YORK CITY AND TORONTO — Affiliates of Blackstone (NYSE: BX) have entered into an agreement to acquire Canadian owner-operator Tricon Residential (NYSE: TCN) for $3.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter and will take Tricon Residential private. Blackstone will acquire all outstanding shares of Tricon’s common stock for $11.25 per share in cash. The per-share price represents a 30 percent premium over Tricon’s closing stock price on Thursday, Jan. 18 and a 42 percent premium over the weighted average share prices of the last 90 …