Archive for April, 2012

What to add to a management company’s mobile site

It is important to know a company's audience when making a website.

With so many American renters using mobile technology, it may be important for property management companies to take these platforms seriously and have a mobile access point for their renters.

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Competition increasing in CRE lending

Commercial real estate lending is experiencing increased competition.

Commercial lenders have experienced a rise in competition, as interest in high-quality properties has jumped, according to CoStar.

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Fed’s debt sale could jumpstart the industry

A recent sale of debt by the Federal Reserve could improve the industry.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently sold $7.5 billion in commercial real estate debt, which could help improve the market for commercial real estate companies, according to TheStreet.

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CMBS defaults continue to rise to start the year

Commercial mortgage-backed securities experienced a heightened level of defaults during the first quarter.

Commercial real estate companies may have experienced some difficulty as the year began, as defaults of commercial mortgage-backed securities rose during the first quarter, according to Fitch Ratings.

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Improving the multifamily entertainment experience

A nice common room could make an apartment complex better.

Many property management companies may have a need to improve some aspects of their apartment complexes in order to attract more renters.

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Many renter applicants still not strong enough

Apartment rental applicants aren't always strong candidates.

The entire market is improving steadily, but even though consumers are getting into better financial situations, it doesn’t mean they are better rental risks, according to Multi-Housing News.

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Multifamily market showing slow recovery signs

The multifamily market is getting better.

The recovery from the recession has been slow, but progress has been made.

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Apartment industry showing gains as 2012 moves along

The apartment industry is experiencing improvements.

Property management companies may be witnessing heightened interest in the market, as apartment optimism is increasing, according to a report from the National Multi Housing Council.

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Heavy investment in multifamily properties may expose risk

Apartment investment is increasing substantially.

Multifamily sales continue to improve, and are doing better than many other commercial property types, which may make property management companies very happy.

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Apartment sales continue to skyrocket

Commercial apartment sales are on the rise.

American commercial property management companies witnessed a boom in apartment sales during the first quarter of the year, according to a report from Real Capital Analytics.

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