Joseph Gordon

Manufactured housing is expected to see a strong uptick in 2022, with investors looking to heavily invest in the market. Buoyed by the increased demand from prospective home buyers who are either priced out of increasingly rising homes or simply a lack of available product amidst fervent demand and intense investor buying, a rise in More

This multifamily acquisition from SB Real Estate Partners located in Mesa, Arizona, just east of Phoenix, represents a continued strong demand for property in this western Sunbelt region. SB Real Estate notes that the appeal of this purchase was a combination of the significant value-add opportunity from the property through interior unit renovation, along with More

When it comes to recent mixed-use multifamily development/retail projects, the main objective appears to be creating a “town center” feel. This seems to be a direct reaction to the isolation so many felt during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, resulting in a renewed yearning for connectedness. Today’s mixed-use, live-work play developments are cognizant of the More

Watch for development to kick up despite growing construction costs, along with continued strong acquisition trends. Markets outside of the Sunbelt are seeing upticks in occupancy and overall demand as the rental rates in markets such as Texas and Florida continue to grow, leading to subtle migration trends. Though a growing demand for real estate More

Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) initially pursued this 190- unit property but was unfortunately not selected when it came to the final round of the bidding process. However, a month later the company was informed that the property made it back to the market, and during the second round of bidding, JAG managed to secure the More

Watch for development to expand geographically across the United States. There will be a continued push for affordable and mixed-use housing in different markets leading to construction pipelines growing outside of current in-demand markets like the Sunbelt. As such, there will be a rise in construction loans. Pacific Western Bank has put forward a $30M More

The flood of acquisitions hitting the market continues, with aggressive purchases from top companies as investors and buyers stay poised to strengthen portfolios amidst a buying frenzy, setting the stage for heavy competition in 2022. TruAmerica Multifamily bolsters its Sunbelt portfolio with a recent purchase in Texas. American Landmark Apartments continues its string of purchases More

Expect a number of shifts in agency lending trends in the latter half of 2021 and well into 2022. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lenders will be busy and should exceed 2020 originations. Lenders will be particularly active in the expected markets such as the Sunbelt, with larger cities like Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix poised More

Student housing acquisitions and developments continue to flourish as companies look to grow their portfolios within this space. Despite resurgences in COVID-19 due to the Delta variant, occupancy rates are on the rise as universities begin reopening. This increase is leading to bullish investors within the segment, alongside robust development pipelines. Expect strong lending trends More

Sometimes the best transaction is the one that did not require any major hurdles to push through, which is the case with CGI+’s purchase of The Brookhaven Collection, a 712-unit multifamily community located in Atlanta. The opportunity was sourced off market and CGI noted that this transaction was smooth and quick from start to finish. More