By Deborah Hanamura

The ways that architects, developers, and operators design projects, attract tenants, manage costs, and measure success are each flexing as cities change and generations make big shifts in living habits. We’ve observed several trends in the commercial real estate industry,…

By Amanda Cunningham

According to the Marcus and Millichap 2018 US Multifamily Investment Forecast, the strong employment market, rising wages, and elevated buyer confidence levels could unlock accelerated household formation, particularly by young adults. And as developers work to fill the rising demand…

By Renee Gastineau

Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site, under controlled conditions. Buildings are produced in “modules” that when put together on-site reflect the design intent and specifications of the architect and developer. We have seen advancements…

By Renee Gastineau

Are multifamily property owners perpetuating an amenities arms race? A panel discussion at the recent Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference made it seem so. The discussion got intentionally silly when property managers rattled off the range of community amenities they have…

By Nash Emrich

The adoption of transit-oriented development is spreading rapidly throughout the country. This emergent community development type is not only changing the character of cities but is having a large impact on the development of multifamily housing projects. The growing market…

By Nash Emrich

A demographic shift is driving large populations of people out of the suburbs and into urban areas. Millennials, young professionals, and even many “empty nesters” are preferring to live in vibrant, walkable urban environments over the sprawl of the suburbs.…