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Madison Farms in Charlotte, North Carolina

­— By Ryan Hanks, CEO, Madison Capital — The combination of the flight from urban markets to the suburbs in the work-from-home era, the lack of accessible housing inventory and the rising cost of renting has led to a housing and affordability crisis for middle-class Americans nationally. Faced with its own challenges, including rising labor costs and an increasingly uncertain economic outlook, the multifamily industry has largely struggled to crack the code to arrive at a solution. The good news is that forward-thinking developers are deploying and refining strategies and …

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Revital Gadish, CEO, Qira

— By Revital Gadish, CEO, Qira — More than a third of Americans rent their homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As such, the political landscape is evolving to fit their needs. An influx of new laws and proposed legislation has ensued, aimed at increasing transparency and fairness and avoiding financial hardship for tenants. Much of the ensuing legislation is focused on security deposits. The strictest of the bills bans security deposits entirely, while others are capping the amount landlords can charge as a security deposit. So far, Texas, …

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INDIANAPOLIS — Milhaus, an Indianapolis-based national multifamily developer, has selected Andrejs Kancs to the newly created position of vice president of financial and asset management. In this role, Kancs will monitor project performance on behalf of investors and lenders, initiate measures to rectify concerns and analyze market and project data to prevent underperformance. Kancs most recently served as a director with Scannell Properties. Prior to this, he worked at Milhaus from 2017 to 2022, where he rose to the position of director of finance. Kancs earned his bachelor’s degree in …

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WildHorse Creek in Chesterfield, Missouri

— By Erick Hartzell, project director, Brinkmann Constructors — As the housing market generated uncertainty in a pandemic-driven economy, many individuals gravitated toward the stability and convenience of multifamily housing communities. Amid the rising demand, shifting consumer priorities urged developers and contractors to refocus on this subsector, allowing multifamily construction to boom.  Regardless of the steady influx of multifamily developments, demand remains prominent. As contractors work to meet the demand, there are several significant challenges to be aware of, including a lack of qualified labor, a rise in material prices, …

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) has selected Bernard Fulton as vice president for housing policy and regulation, Latoya Lovick as vice president of membership and Ryan Hecker as a Research Assistant. Fulton comes to NMHC from the Housing Policy Council, where he served as Vice President for Government Relations. Prior to joining the Housing Policy Council, he served as legislative director for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, legislative representative for the City of New York and head of Congressional relations for HUD Secretaries Shaun Donovan and Julián Castro. As vice …

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Regatta at Sloan's Lake in Denver

DENVER AND WEST JORDAN, UTAH — Asset Living has been awarded management of two communities: Regatta at Sloan’s Lake and Momentum. Regatta at Sloan’s Lake is located in Denver and offers 369 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Units feature stainless steel appliances, wood-style floors and walk-in closets. Amenities include a dog park with a pet wash station, clubhouse with a game room and a pool. Momentum is a high-rise development in West Jordan. The community was built in 2023. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. …

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Broadstone McKinney in McKinney, Texas

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Asset Living has been awarded management of Broadstone McKinney, a 255-unit community in the Dallas suburb of McKinney. Broadstone McKinney offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Units feature full-size washers and dryers, walk-in closets and stainless-steel appliances. According to Apartments.com, the complex was built in 2021 and rises three stories. Amenities include package lockers, a pool, pet park, outdoor kitchen, business center, clubhouse, lounge, fitness center and a playground.

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Kristi Nootens, managing director and co-head at CP Capital US

Kristi Nootens, managing director and co-head at CP Capital US, a real estate manager specializing in multifamily investments, sat down with Multifamily Affordable Housing Business (MAHB) to discuss the role of women in the industry and how the market may develop as we progress into the second half of 2023. On Women in Real Estate MAHB: Tell us about yourself and your journey. Nootens: My journey to commercial real estate started in large part because both of my parents worked in the industry. My dad was a mechanical engineer who spent a lot …

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4 Eden River Park in Whippany, N.J.

WHIPPANY, N.J. — Coldwell Banker Realty New Homes has begun pre-leasing efforts for 34 Eden River Park in Whippany, approximately 5.5 miles from downtown Morristown, New Jersey. 34 Eden River Park offers 81 apartments ranging from 690 to 1,500 square feet in size. Monthly rents range from $2,995 to $5,900. Amenities include a pool with a hot tub, an outdoor lounge, a fitness center, a business center, a pet wash and secure bike storage. The first move-ins at the community are expected in August 2023. 

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Revital Gadish, CFO/COO, Qira

— By Brian Ball and Revital Gadish, co-CEOs, Qira — Much of the news about property technology (proptech) concerns the physical features of apartment buildings — for example, appliances such as smart thermostats that save energy and money, or keyless entry and monitoring systems that are more convenient and secure. However, proptech also addresses intangible concerns, such as the societal push to give more power to renters in their relationships with owners and managers. The sector is rethinking how renters pay security deposits and monthly rents in ways that support …

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