Archive for May, 2012

Commercial property pricing improves in March, says CoStar

A recent report from CoStar showed that property management companies may have seen some amount of price recovery during the start of the year, even though there have been seasonal issues.

A recent report from CoStar showed that property management companies may have seen some amount of price recovery during the start of the year, even though there have been seasonal issues.

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Central Park apartments more expensive than other New York properties

Many commercial property managers in the New York City area may notice that apartment complexes overlooking Central Park have far higher price tags than other top quality properties.

Many commercial property managers in the New York City area may notice that apartment complexes overlooking Central Park have far higher price tags than other top quality properties, according to PropertyShark.com.

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Vacancy rates continue to drop

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods recently released a report that showed commercial property managers have experienced a decline in vacancy rates, which may help increase stability.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods recently released a report that showed commercial property managers have experienced a decline in vacancy rates, which may help increase stability.

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First quarter shows improvement for apartment industry

A report from Axiometrics showed that property management companies may have experienced an improvement in rentals during the first quarter.

A report from Axiometrics showed that property management companies may have experienced an improvement in rentals during the first quarter.

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Location important for renters

Young people want to rent in urban areas.

The National Association of Home Builders recently held a webinar which revealed that many commercial property companies may want to look toward their city properties for the best business, as these setups attract more renters.

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More offices cutting space expenses

Offices are downsizing space.

Property management companies may be aware of more office tenants altering their offices to reduce space and save money, according to The New York Times.

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Many renters seeking studio setups in NYC

More Americans are looking for studio apartments in New York City.

A report from MNS showed that more American apartment hunters have been seeking out studio apartments, and many property management companies may have noticed rental prices rise more quickly for these than larger offerings.

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Commercial recovery slows, multifamily sector still strong

The multifamily market is doing well despite slowed recovery.

Moody’s Investors Service recently released findings that showed the commercial real estate market’s growth has slowed, but the commercial sector is improving.

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Some multifamily trends revealed by NMHC

Lending for multifamily properties is improving.

A recent conference hosted by the National Multi Housing Council showed that there are some underlying trends occurring in the multifamily sector of the commercial housing market, according to MultiFamily Executive.

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Multifamily, other commercial markets improving

The Multifamily market is showing improvement.

A report from the National Association of Realtors showed that property management companies should have seen increases in the commercial real estate recovery overall, with the multifamily market improving significantly.

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