Construction

Vertical Integration Is Becoming Essential for Multifamily Development

Developers nationwide are finding it increasingly difficult to make multifamily projects financially feasible as construction costs remain high and access to capital tightens. Lisette...

Chicago’s Small Multifamily Market Is Stuck in Regulatory Gridlock

Chicago’s small multifamily housing shortage is not due to a lack of demand or insufficient capital. According to Niko Apostal, managing broker at Essex...

Chicago’s Small Multifamily Returns Are Under Pressure From Taxes and Insurance

Chicago’s small multifamily investors are facing mounting financial pressure from two sources that are increasingly difficult to plan for: rapidly rising property taxes and...

Unlocking Hidden Value in the Housing Market Through Assumable Mortgages

The U.S. housing market remains largely frozen as homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages hold off on selling, unwilling to exchange their sub-4% loans for...

Older Condos and Mid-Century Cottages Lose Ground After Storms, Buyers Now Pay Premiums for Hurricane-Proof Construction

Two consecutive hurricane seasons have divided Sarasota’s waterfront real estate market, with newer, hurricane-resistant homes commanding significant price advantages while older properties linger on...

Rochester, Minnesota’s Housing Market Holds Firm While Other Markets Cool

While much of the country is seeing slower sales and price cuts, Rochester, Minnesota, stands out as an exception. Despite national headlines about a...

The Capital Shortfalls Blocking Progress in Modular Housing Expansion

Even well-funded proptech companies with nearly $40 million in backing can encounter capital allocation challenges that force strategic pivots. Rentberry’s recent withdrawal from modular...

A Cautionary Tale: How Early Leaks and Social Media Pressure Can Kill Suburban Development

Burr Ridge mayor describes how a premature leak about Costco consideration created a false narrative that spread faster than the village could correct it...