Pickings have been slim so far for distressed apartment investors, but they may have better luck next year.

I read an article the other day about how would-be condo/coop buyers in New York-even those with great credit-can be denied a mortgage simply because of where their desired unit is located. That's because some major lenders have strict rules about the properties their borrowers can buy into. For instance,...

With the recovery coming faster than expected, most public multifamily companies are expected to positively revise their expectations

Earlier this week, Senate Democrats voted down a bill that would have essentially dissolved Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after their conservatorship period was over. Introduced by Senate Republicans John McCain (AZ), Judd Gregg (NH) and Richard Shelby (AL), the amendment to the financial regulatory reform...

Though Fannie and Freddie are actively lending, there are plenty of borrowers out there that can't access those funds, resulting in opportunities for creative players.

The effective shutdown of the capital markets has led to a wave of IPOs over the past 18 months as companies look to the public markets as a means to…

Research analysts say the multifamily REIT sector hit its lowest point in the cycle some time in the past six months.

'Liquidity is needed more in the distressed markets.'