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Thoughts on the national apartment sector.

By Sule Aygoren Carranza

Let's Not Get Ahead of Ourselves

As bright as the future looks for apartment demand, it's easy for developers and investors to dig the industry into a hole. FULL STORY

A Necessary Evil

Multifamily now has the worst CMBS delinquency rate of all the property types. That could mean good news for investors looking for deals. FULL STORY

Busted Condos May Be Investors’ Salvation

Failed condo projects would be perfect acquisition targets for multifamily investors—at least, those willing to go through the process to acquire them. FULL STORY

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Apartments.0: Is Social Media Really the Future of Multifamily?

The apartment community has embraced social networking as an essential business tool. But is it really adding any value? FULL STORY

The Past Decade's Lesson Learned...Hopefully

The Wall Street meltdown is not only the biggest story of the past decade, but it will likely remain a hot topic for years to come. FULL STORY

The Jobs Are Back?

Unemployment may still be an issue in most markets across the US, but for young adults—the prime renter cohort—more jobs are becoming available. FULL STORY

Not Animal House Anymore

Student housing is emerging on many investors’ radar screens as a viable and defensive play, despite the down economy. FULL STORY

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Will the American Nightmare Ever Be Over?

The housing bust is proving to be great for the rental market. But when will homeownership, which has become a nightmare for many, regain its title as the American Dream? Or, will it ever? FULL STORY

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What's Driving Multifamily's Improvement?

It's clear that the apartment market is improving. But what's behind the comeback? FULL STORY

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Who’d Want to Live in a Mixed-Use Project?

There are successful massive mixed-use projects across the country. But what price do residents pay, if any, to live in one of these developments? FULL STORY

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