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There is a real chance of a recession in 2020, according to the Washington Post. Small investors are buying delinquent mortgages from the last housing crisis, reports the Wall Street Journal. These are among

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High competition, concern about late stage of the cycle make private equity fund managers more cautious in striking deals.

Private equity real estate funds remain flush with capital, but putting

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Residential starts increased 1.5 percent in October, driven by multifamily projects.

(Bloomberg)—U.S. new-home construction picked up in October on a rebound in apartments and other multifamily housing, offering some hope that the market is stabilizing despite rising

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Apollo Global Management plans to begin raising its third U.S. real estate fund in January.

(Bloomberg)—Apollo Global Management LLC has started talking to investors about its third

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The HUD’s rental assistance demonstration program allows investors to rely on predictable revenue from monthly rent vouchers.

(Bloomberg)—Federal housing officials have approved New York City’s request to move 62,000 public housing apartments into a $13 billion rent-subsidy

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac increase required energy/water conservation to 30 percent from 25 percent for next year.

Multifamily borrowers will have to do a lot more in 2019 to get the lower interest rates offered by Fannie May and

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In spite of climate change, developers continue to invest in beach town communities, protecting themselves with new building methods.

(Bloomberg)—Developer Jeff Lamkin knew the risks

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Sears has proposed bonus packages worth millions for its top executives, the Wall Street Journal reports. There is a new plan to straighten Millennium Tower in San Francisco and stop it from sinking, according to the

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac increase required energy/water Conservation to 30 percent from 25 percent for next year.

Multifamily borrowers will have to do a lot more in 2019 to get the lower interest rates offered by Fannie May and

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