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Energy-Saving Upgrades for a Smarter and...

Partnering with a local utility provider can help increase energy efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce resident turnover. While amenities have been a popular way to attract prospective residents of multifamily properties, some of today’s most important features, including those focused on health, energy efficiency, and proptech, can make all the difference. And there is a huge opportunity to meet these growing resident demands. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the potential exists to improve the energy efficiency of U.S. multifamily properties by 15% to 20% and save $3.4 billion in utility costs. Save Energy and Reduce a Property’s Carbon... Read more

Millions of homes across the U.S. are already vulnerable to climate change, according to a new study. Approximately 41% of occupied rental units, or 18.2 million...

Gen Z and millennial renters across the nation appreciate the importance of community and the role that their living situation has on their well-being, according to a...

In the future, new multifamily buildings might not be allowed to rely on gas-powered appliances. Why this is a good thing (and why your residents will thank...

The Future of Multifamily Real Estate Multifamily real estate is constantly evolving to adapt to the changing social environment, technological advancements, and...

FHFA Loan Caps for 2024: What Multifamily...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) set its 2024 combined volume cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan purchases at $140 billion, about a 7% decrease from 2023. Workforce housing loans will be exempt from its 2024 volume caps. FHFA’s mission-driven lending program will remain a priority to encourage more affordable housing development next year. FHFA Loan Caps for 2024 Contract with Headwinds Expected The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a $10 billion rollback of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s volume cap for loan purchases for 2023 to $140 billion ($70 billion for each agency). This move aligns with industry expectations, given the anticipation... Read more

Electric vehicles are coming in large numbers. Here’s how to get your communities ready. Multifamily owners and managers have a major new priority. As automakers...

Confirming what many property managers may have known, new data from RealPage gives clarity on centralization, technology, and how renters are feeling in today’s...

Because induction stoves only heat the pan they induce a current in, they are safer than gas or electric reduction stoves.  A gas or electric resistance stove with...

Despite there being more than 2.2 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads, property landlords estimate that less than 5 percent of their apartments and offices have...