Rental affordability, socially responsible investing, and the fastest-growing apartment markets are covered in this week’s news highlights. First, Mortgage Bankers Association discusses the resiliency of the multifamily market in 2018. Then, Property Management Insider takes a look at the economy’s impact on apartment demand and demographics. A new post from Arbor’s Chatter blog examines apartment affordability across the largest US metro areas. Then, MFE discusses … Continue reading Roundup Intro: Week of July 27, 2018

Multifamily owners are increasingly turning to on-site solar as an environmentally friendly way to reduce operating costs. While multifamily properties have made meaningful gains adopting solar heating since 2010, there is room to grow, especially in the small property sector. But as new research from Chandan Economics shows, small assets (5 to 49 units) are now outpacing large assets (50+ units) when it comes to … Continue reading Solar Heating Trends in Small Apartment Buildings