Regulation
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Q&A
Inside former Fannie Mae CEO’s plan to fix housing
Hugh Frater, also a founding partner at BlackRock, thinks a pre-constructed housing system can help close the affordability gap.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Study: Unused parking adds over $2M to typical multifamily projects
A new white paper from Rutgers University found that reducing parking spaces could save money and minimize environmental impact.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2023 -
DEALS + STARTS
240 units break ground near Gainesville, Florida, mall
The Evergreen Westside will make use of a site rezoned for residential development in 2019.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Top legislative priorities for multifamily pros
Lobbyists are keeping an eye on legislation such as the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, the YIMBY Act and the repeal of the CARES Act’s 30-day notice to vacate.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 22, 2023 -
California law clears path for UC Berkeley student housing project beset by legal challenges
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday allowing the project to go forward, marking a victory for the public university.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Champlain Towers investigation yields more clues
A preliminary NIST report points to deviations from design in the Surfside, Florida, condo’s pool deck construction.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 11, 2023 -
FTC cracks down on Roomster
The commission has fined and permanently banned the company’s owners from buying or incentivizing consumer reviews.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 31, 2023 -
AvalonBay dropped from RealPage suit
More than 30 filings against the property management software provider and several apartment owners and operators have been consolidated into one case in Nashville, Tennessee.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 25, 2023 -
Q&A
How Eastwind is navigating Florida’s difficult development market
New legislation combined with interest rate hikes and rising material costs make penciling out new deals difficult, Florida developer says.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 15, 2023 -
As rents continue to rise, legislators eye new regulations
Ongoing affordability challenges have led lawmakers to consider rent control and fee notifications, Yardi said in its most recent report.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 14, 2023 -
REIT Report
EQR reports supply pressure in some cities, strong results in others
Though the Chicago-based REIT made a couple of purchases in Q2, it sees a slow transaction market overall.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 9, 2023 -
Q&A
How the largest market-rate multifamily Passive house high-rise got built
Alexander Development Group overcame legal challenges and COVID-19 to build 42 Broad in five years.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 3, 2023 -
Q&A
How to safely store e-bikes, e-scooters in apartments
Defects in lithium-ion batteries or charging systems for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause a thermal runaway in the battery system, posing a fire risk.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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Sponsored by ICASTIt’s raining funds – the multifamily sector needs to make sure it gets watered
The business case for clean energy upgrades is the best it’s ever been.
July 31, 2023 -
Roundup
The apartment industry battles insurance price hikes
As costs jump 100% or more in some states, multifamily leaders look for solutions.
By Multifamily Dive Staff • July 26, 2023 -
Q&A // Insurance Issues
When shopping for insurance, start negotiations early, expert says
Mahaffey Apartment Co.’s Chris Conlon also recommends finding specialized brokers to help save money.
By Leslie Shaver • July 13, 2023 -
Insurance Issues
Top reasons for multifamily property claims
Weather-related incidents are some of the top drivers of insurance claims for multifamily operators, according to a new report.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 12, 2023 -
FHA raises large multifamily loan threshold
Loans of up to $120 million are now eligible for standard underwriting.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 9, 2023 -
Opinion
How to apply for GRRP funds
The $4.8 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program offers developers and owners direct grants and loans to improve HUD-assisted properties.
By Donald Bernards • June 29, 2023 -
Greystar named in wrongful death suit
Michael Delgado’s family alleges that the company ignored a weather advisory and didn’t properly secure materials at its Austin jobsite before his death.
By Leslie Shaver • June 28, 2023 -
Opinion
What condo owners, developers can learn from the Surfside collapse
Overdue repairs on multifamily buildings are a recipe for disaster, writes construction risk management expert Don Neff.
By Don Neff • June 27, 2023 -
HUD awards funding for green, resilient retrofit projects
The first round of the $4.8 billion GRRP covers upgrades for 28 rent-assisted properties.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Sept. 15, 2023 -
Champlain Towers’ pool deck not up to code, NIST officials say
Investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condo that collapsed in 2021 was corroded and improperly reinforced.
By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2023 -
Insurance Issues
NMHC: Multifamily insurance costs up 26%
Property coverage has become much more expensive in recent years, according to a new report from the National Multifamily Housing Council.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 8, 2023 -
Lawmakers urge HUD to prohibit biometric recognition tech in federally funded housing
Concerns include racial bias and harassment for minor rule violations.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 2, 2023