Industry Insider
A weekly newsletter of noteworthy articles pertaining to our industry.
Updates on the Biden Administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan
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On Friday October 7, 2022, the Biden Administration announced its progress toward the implementation of the Housing Supply Action Plan previously announced earlier this year. The plan outlined goals aimed at closing the housing supply shortfall in five years, beginning with the creation and…
Greystar Expands into Multifamily Lending
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Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC has announced it will expand its reach within the rental housing industry with senior mortgages, mezzanine loans and preferred equity to multifamily owners and developers in the U.S.Because of its initial venture into the credit world in 2018, “we are well-…
Powering Up: Providing Charging Stations for EVs at Your Property
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Increased demand for EV charging is just around the corner; owners and management companies must be prepared for the potential uptick of EVs at communities. As climate change continues to alter the environment, people are becoming more conscious of their personal impact on the planet and…
Smart Sustainability: Navigating the Path to Business Resilience
By Doug Pike | | Updated
Finding sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results, then duplicating them across the portfolio, is essential to maximizing ROI. Sustainability initiatives were gaining traction prior to the pandemic but took a temporary backseat to the operational efficiency movement as…
NAA President & CEO Explores Apartment Sustainability
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NAA's Bob Pinnegar reviews eco-friendly trends in the rental housing industry in a recent Washington Post column.National Apartment Association President & CEO Bob Pinnegar reviewed different sustainability trends at apartment communities in a recent column for the Washington Post: “How…
Proptech: Empowering and Evolving Teams
By Doug Pike | | Updated
If the goal is to meet customers where they are – whether it’s online, via chatbot or in person – teams must be prepared and equipped to keep pace. PropTech has exploded in multifamily housing, providing an opportunity to transform lean teams into nimble, efficient machines. During the 2022…
Apartment Demand Sinks in Q3
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For the first time ever, RealPage reports negative apartment demand in a third quarter.Apartment demand in the third quarter of 2022 plunged, continuing the pullback in demand that was seen in Q2. This is the first time in the 30-year history of RealPage’s tracking that Q3 has witnessed negative…
WSJ Editorial Board Criticizes St. Paul Rent Control, Again
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The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board comments on St. Paul rent control failures.The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board didn’t hold back in its latest commentary about rent control in St. Paul, Minn., calling rent control “among the dumbest policies known to man.”The opinion piece comes after…
New Law Adjusts Parking Minimums in California
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Gov. Newsom is looking to tackle housing affordability and climate change with one fell swoop. California is seeking to address housing affordability and climate change at the same time with new legislation. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced Sept. 22 that he signed planning and zoning measure…
Cities Reviewing Adaptive Reuse Policies
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Adaptive reuse and office-to-residential conversions are in the limelight.During the past 30 months or so, buildings across the U.S. have been vacated. Many of those are office and other nonresidential buildings. Rather than tear down and rebuild on the lot, some locations are being reused and…