Blog
06.19.26
Building for Today and the Future: Connectivity in Multifamily Development
A Q&A with Javier Jugo, Comcast’s Regional Director of Xfinity Communities Following our conversation last year on connectivity trends in multifamily real estate, we spoke again with Javier Jugo, Comcast’s Regional Director of Xfinity Communities, to take a closer look at how evolving resident expectations and connectivity trends are shaping the design and operations of […]
A Q&A with Javier Jugo, Comcast’s Regional Director of Xfinity Communities Following our conversation last year on connectivity trends in multifamily real estate, we spoke again with Javier Jugo, Comcast’s Regional Director of Xfinity Communities, to take a closer look at how evolving resident expectations and connectivity trends are shaping the design and operations of […]
06.11.26
It Came From City Hall: Chicago’s Affordability Crisis
By: Andy Friedman Chicago is grappling with a rapidly escalating affordability crisis. The latest proposed multifamily right of first refusal is the exact wrong way to fix it. As a Denver native that moved to Chicago long ago, I always marveled at how the city was not only magnificent, but also convenient, charming, diverse, full […]
By: Andy Friedman Chicago is grappling with a rapidly escalating affordability crisis. The latest proposed multifamily right of first refusal is the exact wrong way to fix it. As a Denver native that moved to Chicago long ago, I always marveled at how the city was not only magnificent, but also convenient, charming, diverse, full […]
06.03.26
Is Uncertainty the Biggest Constraint on Multifamily Development in Chicago?
With headlines predicting that Chicago multifamily construction starts could fall to their lowest level since 2012—and with no shortage of anecdotal feedback from apartment owners, operators, developers, and housing stakeholders—we wanted to better understand what is really holding back multifamily development in Chicago. Ahead of our Mid-Market Summit, Kiser Group surveyed clients (owners, operators, developers, […]
With headlines predicting that Chicago multifamily construction starts could fall to their lowest level since 2012—and with no shortage of anecdotal feedback from apartment owners, operators, developers, and housing stakeholders—we wanted to better understand what is really holding back multifamily development in Chicago. Ahead of our Mid-Market Summit, Kiser Group surveyed clients (owners, operators, developers, […]
04.29.26
The 2026 Multifamily Debt Maturity Wave
A Decision Cycle—Not a Distress Cycle “The owners who are going to come out of this in good shape are the ones who are proactive, realistic, and have a clear plan — whether that’s refinancing, selling, or bringing in a capital partner,” David Kurrle, Director Real Estate Capital Markets at Regions Bank. Introduction As the […]
A Decision Cycle—Not a Distress Cycle “The owners who are going to come out of this in good shape are the ones who are proactive, realistic, and have a clear plan — whether that’s refinancing, selling, or bringing in a capital partner,” David Kurrle, Director Real Estate Capital Markets at Regions Bank. Introduction As the […]
04.06.26
Northwest Indiana, 2025 in Review
Lake, Jasper, Porter, Newton, and LaPorte Counties This month’s market update provides a look at the Northwest Indiana multifamily market, highlighting current trends in rents, vacancies, transaction activity, and investor demand. Northwest Indiana continues to attract attention from both local and out-of-state investors due to its relative affordability, proximity to Chicago, and consistent demand […]
Lake, Jasper, Porter, Newton, and LaPorte Counties This month’s market update provides a look at the Northwest Indiana multifamily market, highlighting current trends in rents, vacancies, transaction activity, and investor demand. Northwest Indiana continues to attract attention from both local and out-of-state investors due to its relative affordability, proximity to Chicago, and consistent demand […]
02.27.26
Skilled Nursing Capital Markets Outlook: Key Insights from the eCap Conference
I attended Executive Capital’s (“eCap”) annual conference last week in Miami alongside my colleague Andrew Smart. The event brings together leading owners, operators, lenders, and investors in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) sector and has become one of the most important forums for discussing capital markets, regulatory developments, and transaction activity within the space. This […]
I attended Executive Capital’s (“eCap”) annual conference last week in Miami alongside my colleague Andrew Smart. The event brings together leading owners, operators, lenders, and investors in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) sector and has become one of the most important forums for discussing capital markets, regulatory developments, and transaction activity within the space. This […]