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Investing in tomorrow: Steven Katz is bullish on the build-to-rent market

Housing Wire

In this executive conversation, Steven Katz, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Residential Financing at Arbor Realty Trust, shares his thoughts on the burgeoning build-to-rent (BTR) market. The credit profile of the tenant in the BTR space is much stronger. BTR properties attract and retain quality tenants.

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Real estate investment leaders talk build-to-rent homes and affordability solutions

Housing Wire

Pretium is a real estate investment firm that focuses on single-family rental (SFR), build-to-rent (BTR) and fix-and-flip properties. Mullen explains that in the 1980s, investment firms focused on securitizing small assets to make them available for institutional investors. Mullen shares that the company raised $1.5

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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Dan Gilbert makes $500M investment in Detroit

Housing Wire

Rocket Companies chairman Dan Gilbert is making another massive investment in Detroit. The billionaire mortgage mogul’s family foundation and Rocket’s community fund on Thursday announced a combined $500 million philanthropic investment in Detroit neighborhoods over the next decade.

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Opinion: Many mission-based landlords are at a breaking point

Housing Wire

The pandemic hangover, which has left many tenants straining to make rent, translates to lower rent collections, and in turn less cash flow, for owners. At the same time, the nation’s affordable housing stock is aging and desperately needs investment. Rising operating costs add to the pressure. Insurance premiums are up 27.7%

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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

Housing Wire

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis

Appraisal Buzz

It was a prime investment – cash flowing and competitively priced due to it being a buyer’s market. Concentrated Development: Many developers flocked to the same areas, leading to localized oversupply. Diminished Development Capacity: As developers struggle, new construction grinds to a halt.