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How Ambient Sensing Technology Transforms Resident Wellness in Seniors Housing https://lnkd.in/dKAzwVuC New tools are helping seniors housing providers detect fall risks early, giving them an edge in prevention while preserving residents’ privacy and dignity. This technology is part of a new frontier in healthcare: tracking and identifying changes in behavior earlier and earlier while providing tailored alerts and wellness insights to improve outcomes. “We are always looking for opportunities to reduce falls and maintain, or improve, the overall health and wellbeing of our residents,” says Mark Mountel, director of technology at Life Enriching Communities (LEC). The not-for-profit owner and operator of a half-dozen continuing care retirement communities throughout Ohio has been implementing ambient sensing technology. This allows LEC team members to immediately react to falls and observe resident movements and behaviors over time so interventions can be initiated to prevent further decline in the residents’ health and wellbeing. “It ensures that our residents are able to stay in their least restrictive setting for as long as possible,” Mountel explains. “From a holistic wellness perspective, we are committed to helping residents live their best lives through the use of tools that help us understand their daily activities. Additionally, there are significant benefits in terms of continuity of care and financial savings when we can help someone remain in independent living or assisted living rather than experiencing a fall or other health decline and transitioning to skilled nursing.” Ambient sensing products register position and movement in a monitored space. Some use light rays invisible to the eye while others, including the system at LEC’s properties, use radar. With a resident’s consent, sensors in their unit track when and how the individual moves inside their space. The three-dimensional positioning system operates around the clock and alerts staff immediately in the event of a fall. Plus insight from Allison Rainey, MatrixCare; Paige Trotta, LNHA, MBA, Life Enriching Communities; and Megan Anderson, MatrixCare Sponsored by MatrixCare #SeniorsHousing #SeniorHousing #SeniorLiving #Multifamily??#Healthcare?#HealthcareRealEstate

KS Group, Alma Realty Receive $300M Construction Financing for Multifamily Project in Queens March 27, 2025 NEW YORK CITY — KS Group and Alma Realty Corp. have received a $300 million construction loan for the development of a mixed-use multifamily project on the East River in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. S3 Capital provided the financing. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital secured the loan on behalf of KS Group and Alma Realty, two multifamily developers based in Newark and Long Island City, respectively. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eHesSjKJ #Development #Loans #Multifamily #NewYork #TopStories

Invest in Stability: Section 8 Housing Offers Strong Returns and Community Impact https://lnkd.in/dz-nXkbK By David Leopold, SVP, Head of Affordable Housing, Berkadia In today’s shifting real estate landscape, investors increasingly prioritize stability and long-term value. One sector that has consistently demonstrated stability is affordable housing — particularly Section 8 properties backed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With guaranteed rental income and high demand, Section 8 housing has become an attractive investment vehicle for those looking to diversify their portfolios while contributing to the critical need for affordable housing. As part of this trend, in 2024 Berkadia financed $837 million and sold more than $172 million in Section 8 properties, including the sale and financing of?Lauderhill Point, a Section 8 affordable housing community in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This arrangement underpins the firm’s affordable housing expertise, employing production leaders with an average of 25 years in the sector. For investors exploring opportunities in affordable housing, success depends on understanding the unique benefits and requirements of Section 8 properties. Sponsored by Berkadia #Multifamily #AffordableHousing?

Dollar Tree to Sell Family Dollar Business to Private Equity Firms for $1B March 26, 2025 CHESAPEAKE, VA. AND NEW YORK CITY — Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) has agreed to sell the Family Dollar business segment to Brigade Capital Management LP and Macellum Capital Management LLC for $1 billion. The sales price represents a fraction of the $8.5 billion that Dollar Tree paid for the discount brand in 2015. Family Dollar will remain headquartered in Chesapeake. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eV45wP-n #CRE #CommercialRealEstate

Are your marketing efforts resonating with Gen Z renters? Are you spending your ad budget wisely — or missing key opportunities to drive lease conversions? Next Thursday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, Student Housing Business will host an insightful webinar where panelists reveal the most common mistakes student housing marketers make and how to avoid them. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMR8N_zZ for the webinar, "Common Student Housing Marketing Mistakes — and How to Fix Them" What You’ll Learn: —?What Gen Z expects from their student housing search experience. —?Targeting strategies to help you stretch your ad budget and generate higher-quality leads. —?Frequently missed marketing opportunities and how to leverage them to hit full occupancy before move-in day. Panelists: —?Kat Callender, Student Housing Marketing Expert, Conversion Logix (Moderator) —?Alaina Jackson, Director of Sales and Marketing, PeakMade Real Estate —?Cristina Pfeffer Director of Marketing, The Scion Group —?John Barr, Director of Leasing and Innovation, The Dinerstein Companies #StudentHousing #StudentLiving This webinar is sponsored by Conversion Logix | Hosted by France Media Inc. & InterFace Conference Group.

Hyundai to Develop $5.8B Steel Plant in Louisiana as Part of $21B U.S. Investment Announcement March 25, 2025 ASCENSION PARISH, LA. AND SEOUL — HYUNDAI STEEL COMPANY, a South Korean steel manufacturer and part of automotive giant Hyundai Motor Group, has announced plans to develop a $5.8 billion steel manufacturing facility in southeast Louisiana’s Ascension Parish. The new steel plant is part of Hyundai’s announcement for $21 billion in U.S. investments between 2025 and 2028. Construction on the plant, which will be capable of producing 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually, is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026 in Ascension Parish. Hyundai Steel is targeting commercial production of automotive steel plates to begin at the mill in 2029. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eTWqrkY4 #CompanyNews #Development #Industrial #Louisiana #Southeast #TopStories #CRE

Johnson & Johnson Breaks Ground on $2B Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina, As Part of $55B Investment WILSON, N.C. AND NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), has broken ground on a $2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Wilson, about 50 miles east of Raleigh. The project is part of a larger, $55 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research-and-development (R&D) and technology initiatives that the global pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer health products provider is planning over the next four years. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/emPi7aFm #Development #Industrial #LifeSciences #NorthCarolina #Southeast #TopStories

How Strategic Internet Upgrades Can Boost Student Housing Value, Resident Satisfaction https://lnkd.in/d7rbJ4fd In today’s student housing market, reliable high-speed internet isn’t just a perk—it’s an expectation. With students consuming more data than ever for streaming, working, gaming and online learning, property owners and operators must ensure their networks can handle increasing demand. But upgrading internet infrastructure isn’t just about keeping up with resident expectations; it’s also a strategic investment. Choosing the right broadband strategy with an experienced partner can help maximize property value, improve resident satisfaction and reduce costly future upgrades. Now is an especially good time to consider these upgrades. With the slow adoption of Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6 technology is available at historically low prices, offering a cost-effective way to boost connectivity while preparing for the future. Additionally, integrating modern infrastructure during renovations or new construction can save tens of thousands of dollars in labor and materials. By planning ahead and making informed choices, student housing owners and operators can “future-align” their properties and ensure long-term efficiency in network management —?meaning that they can include excess capacity and safeguards so the property’s network will be easier to upgrade down the road. With insights from Dorothy Kallmayer and Wendy Burr of Pavlov Media https://lnkd.in/d7rbJ4fd Sponsored by Pavlov Media #studenthousing #multifamily

Multifamily Investors Increasingly Target Midwest for Acquisitions?in the March issue of Heartland Real Estate Business —?https://lnkd.in/eU-fT8zR On the cover: Multifamily Investors Increasingly Target Midwest for Acquisitions? Owners seek to grow portfolios in the region due to its rent growth, lack of oversupply. By Kristin Harlow; insights from?— Matthew Earl, Reynolds Asset Management; Adam Short, JVM Realty Corporation; Daniel Mallon, Lauth Communities; Daniel Price, MLG Capital; Jeffrey Elowe, Laramar Group; Tim Donovan, Midloch Investment Partners; Matthew Rosenthal, Eastham Capital; Vicky G. Lee, Focus.? Why Investors Are Betting on Self-Storage in 2025 Brokers cite diverse buyer pool, ability to raise rents in smaller markets and sellers coming to terms with trends in valuations. ?By Kristin Harlow; insights from?— Brett Hatcher, Marcus & Millichap; Scott Rihm, EquiCap Commercial; Larry Goldman, Goldman Investment Advisors Inc.; Jonathan Glassco, NAI Pfefferle. Inside the issue: - Chicago’s Legacy — and its Future — Is Urban Revitalization - Design-Build Approach Enables Quick Industrial Expansion - 2025 Illinois Economic Development Supplement Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/eU-fT8zR #CRE #Multifamily #Architecture #SelfStorage #MidwestCRE This issue is sponsored by InterFace Conference Group.