Startup Tops $1 Billion Valuation Finding Labor for Rental Housing

Bloomberg, Nov. 30, 2021–Patrick ClarkLessen, a technology company that connects property owners with building contractors, is raising $170 million to keep up with demand from institutional investors pouring into rental …

Why a Lending Bounty Awaits Multifamily Borrowers

Multi-Housing News, Nov. 30, 2021–Gail KalinoskiAfter two years of extraordinary liquidity, multifamily lending is on track for a record-breaking year that will give multifamily investors and sponsors a full menu …

KKR, Wells Fargo Look to Expand at Manhattan’s Hudson Yards

Wall Street Journal, Nov. 30, 2021–Kate King (subscription)Two blue-chip financial companies are looking to add more square footage at Hudson Yards, the latest sign high-end office space is still in …

Pandemic Delivery Boom Fuels Demand for ‘Last Mile’ Space

Wall Street Journal, Nov. 30, 2021–Will Parker (subscription)Industrial properties in general have enjoyed strong rent growth and record-low vacancies during the pandemic. An increase in online shopping has furthered the …

More Investors Eye Grocery-Anchored Shopping Centers for Better Risk-Adjusted Returns

Wealth Management Real Estate, Nov. 29, 2021–Jenn ElliotAs pricing continues to rise for industrial and multifamily assets, grocery-anchored shopping centers are looking more and more attractive.https://www.wealthmanagement.com/retail/more-investors-eye-grocery-anchored-shopping-centers-better-risk-adjusted-returns?

Rental Assistance to Be Redirected Based on Demand

Wall Street Journal, Nov. 29, 2021–Andrew Ackerman (subscription)The rental assistance program got off to a slow start this year, but more money is now finding its way to tenants and …