The New York housing market was once considered the epitome of stability. But with HSTPA and the plans for a comprehensive rent freeze, the picture is changing: Values are collapsing, loans are faltering, investors are pulling out. “Concrete gold” is turning into a lesson in political intervention – with consequences for owners, banks and tenants.
Continue readingKey Metrics in the U.S. Multifamily Market: Absorption, Units Under Construction, Job Growth
Absorption, units under construction and new jobs determine stability and cash flow in the US multifamily market. We show how this trio precisely explains demand, supply and leasing – and how investors can derive reliable underwritings and realistic yield paths from them.
Continue readingReality Check: How a Second Look Can Redefine US Multifamily Investments
17% IRR on paper – but how much reality is behind it? Our review of a US multifamily deal shows why even small assumptions about the exit cap rate, rents or reserves can shift millions in earnings. A reality check that protects investors from expensive illusions.
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