OK, we know commercial real estate is all about local knowledge and local relationships, but its also about the right information at the right time. We have all moved to the web for most of our information. Most real estate publications are published on line, but now we are seeing web video. Below are the [...]
For those of you that missed the 2011 Apartment Market Outlook and Investment Strategies Webcast, presented by Marcus & Millichap you can access the recast below. The original event was broadcast on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. The commentary was not very newsworthy, but did confirm many of our opinions and belief. The real value was [...]
It’s easy to get market reports from national market research services such as REIS and national sales brokers like Marcus and Millichap generate good market reports. But many of the best reports come from local brokers or mortgage bankers. Tikijian Associates in Indiana just issued their Indiana Apartment Market 2010 report which covers the state, but [...]
I jist received the ARA Third Quarter 2010 U.S. Apartment Market Update. This is a short 1 pager giving trend analysis in 30 major markets. The data is pretty good as ARA is one of the more active apartment brokers in the US. This quarter’s survey shows the apartment market continues to grind out a [...]
Based on articles in today’s paper you would think everyone is excited about housing starts being up. It’s good news, but let’s be real. If there is any real news its that this mini-“recovery” is being driven by multifamily. It’s nice to hear our industry is leading the charge, but if you expect the housing recovery [...]