The MRI H!GH 5: Weekly Property Management News

With all the various industry news publications out there, staying in the loop can be a daunting task. That’s why each week in the H!GH 5, we will be selecting the most relevant and important news articles in the property management and real estate industry. Check back every Friday for the latest list of top stories.

Here’s our list of top property management news articles for the week of July 10, 2016:

  1. More Public–Private Partnerships Needed to Help Address Affordability (Author – Doug Bibby, Multifamily Executive)

The number of people renting homes is at an all-time high, making it difficult for people to find affordable housing options. For this reason, the National Multihousing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) are testifying on the role government regulations play in housing costs. Doug Bibby gives us the details on the problem with affordability and the public-private partnerships that need to be put in place.

  1. Millennials Need a New Bubble in the Housing Market: Conor Sen (Author – Connor Sen, National Real Estate Investor)

The pace of construction has slowed, and the unemployment rate for construction workers after the housing bust is partly to blame. Connor Sen explains how the past may dictate the future when it comes to construction trends, and how construction wage growth would benefit a number of generations.

  1. Is Pokemon Go the Future of Real Estate? (Spoiler: No) (Author – Amy Plitt, Curbed)

Pokemon Go has been all the rage for the past couple weeks and it shows no signs of slowing down. Since certain buildings are attracting a lot of players, some brokers are thinking about using the technology to create awareness for the properties. Do you think this could be a successful strategy?

  1. How Property Managers Succeed with Single-Family Rentals (Author – Bendix Anderson, National Real Estate Investor)

Institutional property managers seem to have achieved a high level of operational efficiency and are optimistic about the growth potential. Bendix Anderson reports on the strategies that are working for institutional owners and how you can implement them in your own operations.

  1. Office Outlook In A Word: ‘Vigorous’ (Author – John Salustri, GlobeSt.com)

Office vacancy rates remain higher than average, but according to reports from Marcus & Millichap, outlooks remain positive. According to the report, recent economic trends have promoted growth in office-using employment and it’s triggering tenant expansions. John Salustri gives us more details on the findings of the report.

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