June 14, 2021

Watch for amenities trends to continue evolving, with a combination of property management customer service, along with new technologies and post-COVID-19 responses driving much of the trends in new developments and value-add propositions. Outdoor spaces will continue to be popular new additions to apartment properties, both existing and actively in development. Additionally, keyless and touchless More

The greatest hurdle was the quick turnaround from contracting to closing. The property, which will be renamed The Hathaway at Willow Bend, had a 36-day turnaround to round up the equity and debt funding. This property was attractive to S2 Capital because the West Plano location provides a manageable commute time to major employment hubs. More

We asked: What are your general predictions for the second half of 2021 within the multifamily segment? Gilbert Winn, CEO — WinnCompanies It’s clear that we as an industry need to be more thoughtful when it comes to housing stability. The pandemic taught policymakers that, if we want an economic rebound, evictions should be the More

While Class A and up luxury acquisitions will still be a popular target, workforce housing value adds will grow in popularity in the Midwest and other less booming regions as demand continues to increase, though there will plenty of workforce housing opportunities within the Southeast as well. Strong acquisition pipelines continue to dominate the market More

Watch for development trends that have dominated throughout 2021 to continue into the rest of the year and into 2022. The Sunbelt will continue to be a hot market for investors and developers, though there are concerns that rising construction costs will threaten to stifle pipelines despite the intense demand. Expect strong development pipelines in More