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Seize the student housing surge: A guide for property managers

Housing Wire

Growth in the off-campus student housing market creates massive opportunities for property management companies. Many property managers are looking to enter this market for the first time. Property managers must consider fundamental operational changes and take specific steps before testing this market.

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A new source of affordable housing inventory: Private seller auctions

Housing Wire

Tony Richards recently purchased four properties in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. He bought it from an outside landlord who didnt have the local market knowledge or presence needed for property management. All four of the properties are in underserved neighborhoods as defined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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Helping condo boards stay afloat during the storms of September

Housing Wire

Communities and associations typically don’t have the same type of central, onsite management as office buildings, nor are they guided by the same regulations. This can create much confusion when developing and maintaining an emergency response plan. So, how can these situations be handled in condo buildings or managed communities?

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The Week Ahead: Preparing for 2025

Appraisal Buzz

Technological Advancements in Real Estate: A look at emerging technologies with the potential to reshape real estate transactions and property management. Regulatory Developments: Key updates on policy changes and new regulations affecting industry compliance and operations.

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With sales slow in 2024, proptech turned inward — and toward Zillow

Inman

Zillow stayed the course as it continued to develop its super app while real estate brokerages raced to adapt artificial intelligence and property managers benefitted from new rental software.

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Nonprofits Leverage ADUs to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

Appraisal Buzz

The Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) community development organization also supports ADU renovations through its Landlord Repair Fund, helping to bring non-compliant ADUs up to code and ensure safety for residents. These apartments provide affordable housing options in high-density areas where space is limited.

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Expert Insights: Differentiating Yourself From the Competition

Appraisal Buzz

He is the CEO and Founder of Bluebird Lending, a national private lender servicing real estate developers and investors with an array of loan products to acquire, construct, and refinance residential and multifamily properties. He has developed and manages a portfolio of mixed-use properties throughout South Philadelphia.