Portfolio success leads Fifth Wall to open new fund
The new fund is backed by new limited partners such as Lowe’s, Public Storage, Kite Realty Group and Independence Realty Trust. Fifth Wall’s largest proptech investment went public in December
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?
Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, office conversions rarely solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new
by Michael Zaransky Nov 26
The Keyes Company rolls out brand refresh ahead of 100th anniversary
The rebranding effort, a collaboration with Tiny Wins, includes a fresh visual identity, advanced technology tools and a renewed commitment to customer-focused service
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 19
Mr. Cooper adds to leadership team with eye on technology
Sridhar Sharma, credited with developing Mr. Cooper's patented AI, has been promoted to a new role, and 3 new technology leaders are coming on board from other companies
by Matt Carter Oct 9
RentSpree releases new income verification reporting tool
The fintech feature, the result of an integration with Finicity, a Mastercard company, links to the individual’s bank account to record transactions over the last 12 to 24 months to pull data directly
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 6
New San Francisco showroom offers private islands and yachts
Demand for some of the most exclusive luxuries remains, even as the city of San Francisco itself grapples with plunging home prices and an all-time high in office vacancies
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Why investors are bullish on the build-to-rent market
Build-to-rent represents an emerging subset of the economically and regionally resilient single-family rental market, writes investment strategist Michael Zaransky
by Michael Zaransky Apr 2
These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024
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Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 11
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Higharc $53M Series B timed with growth in new-home sales
The latest investment was led by Spark Capital and Pillar VC, but a number of backers took part, including Fifth Wall, Home Depot, Starwood Capital, Metaprop and CBRE, among 18 total
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 16
Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%
A coming boost in apartment inventory is expected to dramatically slow rent growth in 2024; however, it's expected to still be a tough year for renters as affordability worsens
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Buffett, Munger foresee 'hollowed out' downtowns as offices empty
Warren Buffett and his partner Charlie Munger see distress in commercial real estate, which could spell trouble for lenders and opportunity for investors. ‘The buildings don’t go away,’ Buffett said
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
The office market might recover. It just has to crash first, investors say
73% of the more than 900 real estate investors who responded to a recent Bloomberg survey said commercial real estate prices would fall through at least late 2024
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
Redfin’s return to office shows unique stress for US office market
Experts expect US companies to adjust remote work policies in the coming 6-12 months as office market suffers. 'Our cultures are different around work-life balance,' said CBRE's Julie Whelan
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
Did the US dodge a recession? As outlook softens, analysts reassess
A rising tide of economists are backing away from early forecasts that the US is very likely to enter a recession later this year or by the first quarter of 2024. But some still see dark clouds ahead
by Taylor Anderson Aug 4