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 31, 2016:

1. Beyond Walkability: What Millennial Renters Value (Author – Paul Bubny, GlobeSt.com)

Millennials have shown a strong preference for renting instead of buying, and developers are taking their wants and needs into account. Developers are building apartments with smaller units with less personal amenities, but more community spaces with shared amenities. Paul Bubny gives us the details on apartment building plans in the Pacific Northwest.

2. These Landlords Are Making a Killing on College Students (Author – Patrick Clark, National Real Estate Investor)

Although college students have never been known to be good tenants, landlords see them as cash cows. One property management company in Memphis saw a 54% increase in earnings this past year. Patrick Clark reports on why this is such a good business and how long this upward trend can last.

3. Multifamily Loans Head For New Record (Author – Paul Bubny, GlobeSt.com)

Freddie Mac has reported that multifamily origination volumes are where they need to be in order to set a 12-month record of $280 billion in 2016. The report shows that the multifamily market is moderating as a result of high levels of new supply and slowing job growth. Paul Bubny gives us the rest of the details from the Freddie Mac report, as well as what we can expect from this sector in the future.

4. Veteran Homelessness Continues to Decline (Author – Christine Serlin, Affordable Housing Finance)

Since 2010, then number of homeless veterans has dropped 47%, and this is, in part, a result of the HUD-VA Supportive Housing program. In just one year, there was a 17% decrease, a number quadruple the previous year. Christine Serlin gives us the statistics surrounding the decline, and the components that are helping the cause.

5. What Real Estate Investors Are Bracing For Through Year-End (Author – Diana Bell, National Real Estate Investor)

Real estate investors are facing the threat of global capital markets volatility, continued low interest rate environment, and increased financial regulation.  Real estate players are finding that financing has been more difficult to get and new regulations have played a part in that. Find out what investors are doing to tweak their strategies to stay afloat.

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