Student Housing News

August 26th, 2024

1. See the 2025 ‘Best Value Colleges’ in America

High school seniors often talk about their dream school while applying for college, but what about the best value school?

2. AppFolio Survey Outlines Keys to Winning Residents

Timely communication and tech solutions are critical for attracting and retaining renters, particularly among Gen Z and millennials.

3. Student Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals for 2024-25 Academic Year

Even though student housing performance was weaker than previous highs, it remains strong.

4. Office-to-Student Housing Conversion Planned at 5150 Pacific Coast Highway

The seven-story building would be transformed into 149 apartments for CSULB students.

5. CRE Investment Climate Is Thawing

The commercial real estate market is beginning to turn and the investment climate is thawing, John Chang, the national director of research and advisory services at Marcus & Millichap said.

6. US Jobless Claims, Business Activity Keep Economy on Gradual Cooling Path

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits ticked up in the latest week, but appeared to be steadying near a level consistent with a gradual cooling of the labor market that should set the stage for the Federal Reserve to kick off interest rate cuts next month.

7. How Parking Problems May Be Undermining Your Community’s Reputation

Negative parking experiences can drive down ratings, making it crucial for multifamily owners and operators to implement effective solutions.