Unraveling Multifamily Real Estate in 2024: Debunking Misconceptions and Projecting Future Trends Amidst the cacophony of information in 2023, conflicting viewpoints on real estate, construction, and interest rates have clouded the landscape, making it challenging to discern the truth. In the paragraphs ahead, we delve into a precise examination of the past year and offer…
Managing Risks and Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate Financing For months, the Federal Reserve, Treasury officials, bankers, and commercial real estate leaders have cautioned about potential market volatility as property owners grapple with refinancing debt at higher rates. In December, top U.S. regulators identified commercial real estate as a primary risk to financial stability for…
The Year That Was – Multifamily Real Estate 2023 World Events A few key events always become defining moments in any given year. In 2023, we saw some real defining moments. For the first time in almost 70 years, there was a coronation in England, spy balloons were shot down over the U.S., devastating earthquakes…
Increasing Insurance Costs Could Lead to Apartment Sales and Threaten New Construction Apartment owners have faced significant cost increases over the past year, including property taxes, utility, and labor costs, and increased insurance costs. These costs could make owning an apartment unsustainable, as some owners may be forced to sell their properties. Insurance price hikes…
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FOMC Meeting Between March of 2022 and May of 2023, the Federal Reserve has raised the Federal Funds rates ten times – taking it from effectively zero to 5.00% to 5.25%. Historically this has been one of the Federal Reserve’s fastest tightening sequences. The June 14th FOMC meeting marked the first time in more than…
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Consider These Points Before Investing in Multifamily Real Estate Multifamily homes are a great way to get into investment properties. As with any kind of investment, you must consider the potential benefits and risks that come with the asset type. 5 Benefits of multifamily investment properties When it comes to investing in real estate, multifamily…
When Developers Stop Developers are visionaries; whose sole focus is transforming fields and rundown buildings into stunning, magnificent structures. They visualize alluring apartment communities, sleek skyscrapers, retail center villages that cater to the many, state-of-the-art storage facilities, and luxurious hotels. Across all commercial asset types, developers are looking to be the creator of the next…
Raleigh leaps into top 5 in Milken’s 2023 best performing cities rankings Raleigh is back in the top 5 on an elite list of cities for economic development. But it’s not alone among North Carolina cities in the top 10. The City of Oaks is number three on this year’s Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities rankings,…
CASE STUDY: River Hills ManorRead MoreA Global Leader In Real Estate Investing Seizes Opportunity In a Distressed Market Poised For RecoveryRead MoreFOR SALE: Two Phase Multifamily InvestmentRead MoreUnraveling Multifamily Real Estate in 2024: Debunking Misconceptions and Projecting Future TrendsRead MoreManaging Risks and Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate FinancingRead MoreNews from Sweetwater Capital – Jan.…
The 5 Essentials of a Successful Apartment Acquisition 1. Do Your Homework You can’t do too much due diligence when evaluating a community before acquiring it. As the buyer, you need to know a property is poised to deliver the returns it and its investors seek. Or, if the community isn’t in shape to deliver…
Despite a lackluster investing year in 2022, almost $10 billion in new Qualified Opportunity Zone investments were made last year. This raised the total of new investments since the program began in 2017 to over $100 billion. High-net-worth investors are clearly aware of the extraordinary benefits of the existing federal OZ incentive, namely, the opportunity…
Client Spotlight: Mortgage Brokerage Since 2011, we have closed 12 loans totaling $302MM for one of our biggest clients. We are working on two more loans for this client, totaling an additional $83MM. Once these loans close, our client’s total volume with us will be $385MM. This kind of relationship would not have developed if…
We’re honored to be recognized by CoStarUS as a CoStar Power Broker Top Firm winner for 2022! CoStar analyzed and measured our firm’s transactions for 2022 against all active brokerages in our market to identify Sweetwater Capital as a CoStar Power Broker Firm Sales winner! And a big congratulations to one of our brokers, Windy…
Fayetteville, NC Multifamily Market Report 2022 Recap National interest in the Fayetteville, NC, market is on the rise as the strength of the Sun Belt continues to draw investors into the region. The increase in activity resulted in a record $621M in multifamily sales volume in 2022 – a 17% increase over 2021. Capitalization rates…
FOR SALE: Park West Apartments Park West Apartments consists of 13 buildings and 104 units, built in 1987, and currently at 98% occupancy. There are 16 one-bedroom units, and 88 two-bedroom units with an average of 894 SF. The community features a sizeable pool and lounge area, playground, laundry facilities and on-site maintenance and property…
With a recession looming, commercial real estate investors are scrambling to decide where to invest. As a sector with a strong track record even during tough economic times, self-storage might be worth considering. MJ Partners Real Estate Services notes that the self-storage industry looks to have a healthy growth trajectory thanks to factors such as…
Despite the forecasted recession, most seemed cautiously optimistic, and projections were far from dire. Our own observations of the multifamily market align with this perspective. There is still capital looking to invest in commercial real estate, and multifamily remains a front-running investment choice. The increased cost of ownership for single-family homes, coupled with a nationwide…
A new year and shifting markets – how will investors and property owners fair in 2023? Let’s take a look. Let’s start by agreeing that no one has a crystal ball that will tell them exactly what will happen in 2023. That said, we can make a few educated guesses based on historical trends and…
THE PROPERTY A stabilized value add opportunity, the Waters Edge Town Apartments is a 30-unit townhome-style complex in Fayetteville, NC. The 2.84-acre four-building community was built in 1985 and is comprised of all two-bedroom units. Sitting along the Cliffdale Corridor, the property is conveniently located minutes from Fort Bragg, the Skibo Road economic corridor, and…
FOR SALE New ownership will acquire a well-maintained property that offers immediate organic rent growth. This investment would benefit from an interior value-add program, providing the ability to increase rental income and attract additional residents. Property website: churchstreetnc.net Click here for all listings
The State of the Multifamily Market and a Look Ahead to 2023 The Macro Environment As 2021 drew to a close, concerns about rising inflation and an overpriced housing market began working their way into conversations. The Federal Reserve and many industry experts assured anyone who would listen that inflation was transient – a…
Inflation & Commercial Real Estate Unless you have been doing a digital detox, you have been inundated with news about inflation’s impact on mortgage rates and the financial markets. To control inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised the Federal Funds Rate four times this year and is poised to increase it another 50-75 basis…
Federal Reserve Keeps Pushing Up Rates! On September 21st, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised the Federal Funds Rate by 75 basis points. The fifth increase for the year pushed the target rate from 2.25% to 3.00% – the highest rate since February 2008. The hike follows the release of August’s inflation numbers – at…
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The greater Cincinnati area is among the strongest economies in the region based partly on its population growth. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, jobs grew 2.2 percent from last year, a faster pace than most of the country. This drops the unemployment rate to a 17-year low. Trade, transportation, utilities, hospitality &…
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Read through Jackson Howard’s responses to what 2018 holds for commercial real estate investors and lending strategies with the new year. 1. What is the biggest challenge you anticipate in 2018 as a direct lender or financial intermediary in commercial real estate? Where do you see the biggest opportunity for your company in 2018? Toward…
There is a process to use the same initial investment to build apartment communities over and over again, utilizing a refinancing strategy used by Serial Multifamily Developers. My team works closely with developers of apartment communities to obtain construction loans with banks and permanent loans through Fannie Mae and CMBS “Conduit Lenders”. Our expertise is…
Regulators, including The Federal Reserve, have put pressure on commercial banks to reduce the amount of construction loan dollars available to commercial real estate developers. Yet the demand for new construction lending remains strong. Developers want to see their visions come to fruition, thus alternative solutions are essential in order to fill this void left…
Recently, Fannie Mae announced new programs to promote green building in the multifamily industry. The Fannie Mae Green Initiative can be used to increase loan proceeds and lower the interest rate on your loan. For years green building requirements have been far too costly to be practical, but the new requirements for green designations are…
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