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While the multifamily segment continues its strong push in the suburban southeastern markets, watch for companies aiming for long-term gains to keep a close eye on the urban core, with speculation that cities currently undergoing economic strain as a result of COVID-19 and migration patterns will bounce back. Acquisitions and development within cities such as More

Both student housing new development projects and acquisitions will maintain a position of strength despite the uncertainty of the pandemic as 2021 roars on. Strength in the sector is due to the increased vaccine rollout, coupled with the continued easing of social distancing restrictions for students. The Southeast will continue to be a powerhouse market More

Joe Lubeck, CEO – American Landmark Because many of the metros where we operate have maintained fairly strong employment throughout COVID-19, our collections, leasing volume and retention numbers have remained high. We expect the demand for well-priced rental apartment homes to only go up – so properties, especially the Class B/B+ properties, won’t need to More

Brands that cater to the outdoor-themed lifestyle, whether providing the appropriate footwear or gear for outside activities, have seen a proliferation of expansion. With the national work-from-home trend prodding much of the populace to reside away from urban locales toward more outlying high-end outdoor resort locales, expect more of these outdoor-themed lifestyle brands to also More

Seemingly overnight, cannabidiol (CBD) products have exploded onto the retail scene. This may be as a result of the Hemp Farming Act that was passed in December of 2018, making it legal to sell CBD in all 50 states. With CBD extracted from the hemp plant, it does not have the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) compounds that More

There will be plenty of available debt and equity for multifamily this year with all capital providers striving to compete. Lenders consider multifamily a safe asset class and see increased demand because of the predicted housing shortage. Banks will be a great source of capital, but for long-term money, life companies and agencies will win More

Joe Lubeck, CEO — American Landmark In today’s multifamily market, a team with deep knowledge and experience is going to be necessary to be successful in the value-add space. There’s a great amount of capital chasing deals that’s compressing yields, and the cost of supplies is another factor that’s affecting the typical value-add growth thesis. More

Growth in the multifamily sector is expected to vary heavily in 2021, with competition largely coming down to regional slugfests as powerhouse regions such as the Southeast and southern Central portions of the United States — with states such as Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas — are expected to experience heavy booms in new More

There is a national trend within the retail industry to reach out to minorities in a disadvantaged position due to a renewed focus on race relations stemming from recent social unrest. Citi Trends, Everytable and Community Commons — the Mall of America’s space dedicated to minority-owned brands adversely affected by Minneapolis’ pandemic and riots — More

Hamburger restaurant brands still remain a safe tenancy bet as consumers are attracted to the feel-good comfort food pleasures that burgers provide. The burger restaurant industry is expected to grow by almost 16% this year alone. The industry has expanded to include higher-end brands that produce gourmet offerings, which appeal to the upper middle-class base. More

Elie Reader, CEO — Castle Lanterra Properties CLP is continuing an overall strategy of acquiring and repositioning multifamily properties in strong suburban markets, while maintaining a conservative approach to operations through 2022 due to continued pressure on markets from COVID-19. We expect the nationaleviction moratorium will cease sometime during 2021, leading to a wave of More

Much like the rise in Class B and C housing acquisitions, expect affordable housing development deals to heat up in 2021, as developers will be spurred on by demand within the segment. Look for developers to eye growth in several markets, particularly the Southeast, as rising migration from expensive city centers and increased work-from-home opportunities More