Student Housing is Growing on Institutional Investors’ Radars, Say InterFace Panelists

By Taylor WilliamsAs a subcategory of multifamily that is currently experiencing record rent growth, student housing is increasingly becoming a sought-after commodity in the world of institutional investment, according to a panel of industry experts.More institutional love for student housing is also arriving at a time in which concerns about COVID-19’s impact on enrollment and on-campus learning at the nation’s colleges and universities are largely being laid to rest. The verdict …

May 18, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Multifamily, Student Housing

Investment in Student Housing Remains Robust Despite Volatility in Debt, Equity Markets, Says InterFace Panel

AUSTIN, TEXAS — As we move toward the start of a new academic year, the outlook in the student housing industry keeps getting brighter, according to experts within the industry. All signs point to further movement out of the COVID-19 pandemic — a testament to which was seen at the 14th annual InterFace Student Housing conference in Austin, where over 1,300 attendees gathered last week at the JW Marriott downtown.The sector’s resilience during the pandemic was once again a major topic …

May 11, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Student Housing

Speed to Market is ‘Almost the Only Priority’ for Multifamily Developers Looking to Avoid Cost Risks, Say InterFace Panelists

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multifamily developers are pushing their chips in and aggressively looking for new development deals, especially for sites in and around high-growth markets in the Southeast. Michael Tubridy, senior managing director of Crescent Communities, said his firm isn’t leaving anything to chance and is looking to move quickly on development opportunities.“We’re trying to get as many units on the ground today as possible, because tomorrow will be more expensive,” said …

May 9, 2022Build-For-Rent, Conference Coverage, Development, Features, Multifamily, North Carolina, Single-Family Rental, South Carolina, Southeast, Southeast Feature Archive

Multifamily Operators Battle Fraud, Labor Shortages on the Front Lines, Say InterFace Panelists

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Property managers are navigating a minefield of issues in today’s apartment market. Analyzing renter applications for fraud, collecting overdue rent and turning over units from freeloading tenants are all in a day’s work for savvy apartment operators.Amanda Kitts, senior vice president of property management at Northwood Ravin, a multifamily owner and operator based in North Carolina, said that part of the role of an operations professional today entails poring over …

April 28, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Multifamily, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, Southeast Feature Archive

Retail Concepts Have to Reinvent Themselves to Stand Out, Say EEE Panelists

LOS ANGELES — After a two-year slog through COVID-19, consumer demand for shopping, dining and entertainment experiences has become a cresting tidal wave ready to descend upon the shore.The term “pent-up” is frequently used to describe this mentality, but industry professionals know that cliché doesn’t really do justice to the degree of concentrated demand for just about any form of dining out, barhopping, gaming and fraternizing. To this end, the National Retail Federation (NRF) …

April 25, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Retail

Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Powers Real Estate Activity Along I-85 Industrial Corridor, Say InterFace Panelists

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Southeast has long been home to automotive giants such as Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz, as well as their large network of suppliers. In 2021, BMW led the nation in automotive exports by value, the eighth consecutive year the German automaker held that distinction.BMW produced and exported $10.1 billion worth of cars and SUVs from its mega campus in Spartanburg, S.C., last year, and the company recently announced two new facilities — one on its campus …

April 20, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Industrial, North Carolina, Southeast, Southeast Feature Archive

I-85 Corridor Markets See Explosion of Industrial Development, But InterFace Panelists Wonder if Housing Will Follow

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the closing panel at France Media’s InterFace I-85 Industrial Corridor conference, brokers from the major markets along the 666-mile interstate gave updates about developments and opportunities in their territories.Brockton Hall, vice president of Colliers’ Upstate South Carolina office, said that the Greenville-Spartanburg industrial market in South Carolina had 16 million square feet of industrial space under construction, which represents an inventory …

April 15, 2022Alabama, Conference Coverage, Features, Georgia, Industrial, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, Southeast Feature Archive, Virginia

Unpredictability Lies at the Heart of Successful Experiential Retail, Say EEE Panelists

By Taylor WilliamsWith the COVID-19 pandemic largely in society’s rearview mirror and warm weather months approaching, Americans are fired up to recoup lost time at their favorite restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.But the collision of this pent-up demand with 40-year inflationary highs means that many consumers are going to be more selective about where they eat, drink and source entertainment. To that end, meals, drinks, games and activities must offer a truly unique …

March 31, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Restaurant, Retail

Seniors Housing Occupancy on the Mend, but NOI Trails, Say Industry CEOs

LOS ANGELES — After bottoming out at 78.7 percent in the second quarter of 2021, private-pay seniors housing occupancy has been on a slow, steady climb, according to data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC). The most recent data — for the fourth quarter of 2021 — showed occupancy at 81 percent.However, the pace of recovery varies widely among individual markets, individual companies and even individual properties.“Some people are able to manage …

March 15, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Multifamily, Seniors Housing, Western Feature Archive

InterFace Panel Names What’s Hot for Social Media Marketing in the Student Housing Sector

DALLAS — It comes as no surprise that digital marketing — and chiefly, marketing via social media — is one of the best ways to reach potential new renters in the student housing space. Students spend a massive amount of their downtime scrolling through various social media platforms, from TikTok to Instagram.And while a focus on digital marketing within the sector has been seen for some time, the COVID-19 pandemic brought an even greater emphasis on the space by eradicating …

January 6, 2022Conference Coverage, Features, Student Housing

Student Housing is Growing on Institutional Investors’ Radars, Say InterFace Panelists

Investment in Student Housing Remains Robust Despite Volatility in Debt, Equity Markets, Says InterFace Panel

Speed to Market is ‘Almost the Only Priority’ for Multifamily Developers Looking to Avoid Cost Risks, Say InterFace Panelists

Multifamily Operators Battle Fraud, Labor Shortages on the Front Lines, Say InterFace Panelists

Retail Concepts Have to Reinvent Themselves to Stand Out, Say EEE Panelists

Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Powers Real Estate Activity Along I-85 Industrial Corridor, Say InterFace Panelists

I-85 Corridor Markets See Explosion of Industrial Development, But InterFace Panelists Wonder if Housing Will Follow

Unpredictability Lies at the Heart of Successful Experiential Retail, Say EEE Panelists

Seniors Housing Occupancy on the Mend, but NOI Trails, Say Industry CEOs

InterFace Panel Names What’s Hot for Social Media Marketing in the Student Housing Sector

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