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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.

Gencom Buys Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in New Orleans’ French Quarter March 21, 2025 NEW ORLEANS — Gencom, a Miami-based investment firm, has acquired a portfolio of two connected hotels located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. The 758-room hospitality portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and the Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville. Situated along the city’s historic Canal Street, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans comprises 528 hotel rooms and suites. The hotel features about 48,000 square feet of event space, a fitness center, indoor pool and a 25,000-square-foot spa. The Ritz-Carlton also offers Davenport Lounge, a jazz bar and lounge, and the M Bistro eatery. The property opened in 2000. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/etqq3Dya #Acquisitions #Hospitality #Louisiana #Southeast #TopStories

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $253M Construction Loan for Pendry Nashville Hotel and Condominium Tower NASHVILLE, TENN.?— Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) has arranged a $253 million construction loan for the development of the Pendry Nashville and Pendry Residences Nashville, a luxury 30-story hotel and condominium tower located in the city’s Gulch district. Pendry Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with investment and development firms SomeraRoad and Trestle Studios, plan to immediately break ground on the project. Upon completion, Pendry Nashville will include 180 guestrooms and suites, while 146 for-sale residences will be offered at Pendry Residences. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eVKXwj48 #CRE #Development #Hospitality #Loans #MixedUse #Multifamily #Southeast #Tennessee #TopStories

The March issue has arrived —?see what's trending is Texas' commercial real estate landscape: https://lnkd.in/e7fbcy-t On the cover: ?? Flight to Quality Still Defines Office Leasing Companies want to be ready for an increased return-to-office push while also avoiding major tenant improvement expenditures. By Taylor Williams; insights from: Ryan Buchanan, CBRE; Anya Marmuscak, JLL; Ray Lopez, CCIM, Colliers; Connor Atchley, Transwestern; Ryan Hartsell, SIOR, MRE, Oxford Partners. ?? Placemaking Requires Multiple Ingredients By researching the retail needs of the community and investing in the project itself, one metro Dallas municipality embraced the idea of an ‘urban recipe’ and found major success with placemaking. By Jonathan Brown AIA, NCARB, JHP Architecture / Urban Design Inside the Issue: — Interface Panel: Texas Affordable Housing Sales Volume Should Rebound Marginally in 2025 —?Automotive Users, Data Centers Drive Demand, Vie for Power in San Antonio Industrial Market —?How Developers Can Adapt to Lasting Effects of Covid-19, High Interest Rates Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/e7fbcy-t #CRE #Development #Tech #DataCenters #AffordableHousing