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Another solid report of the MultiFamily recovery!

| September 27, 2010 | 0 Comments

MultiFamily Executive reported the apartment/multifamily recession is now over!
Most of the examples are outside the midwest but good market conditions on the coasts generally lead to better conditions in the midwest.
Read the entire article here:
http://multifamilyexecutive.com/dispositions-and-transactions/lets-make-a-deal-apartment-transaction-volume-surges.aspx?rssLink=Let%E2%80%99s+Make+A+Deal:+Apartment+Transaction+Volume+Surges

Kenrich Dr Apartments

| September 24, 2010 | 0 Comments

2206-3220 Kenrich Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

24 – 2 bedroom units in 2 – 12 plex buildings. properties have been well maintained. heat is hot water boiler, A/C is wall units
cap rate is proforma
Excellent Location near Westdale Mall an dother retail shopping. easy downtown and Hwy 30 access
$775,000
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WSJ reports Multifamily Sales defy the slump

| September 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

In this article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703399404575506283325123138.html?mod=residential_real_estate the Wall Street Journal reports multifamily sales are on the rise. We’ve seen similar activity in the midwest and really never saw a decline in multifamily apartment sales.
The second quarter 2010 sales were up 32%!
If you’re thinking of buying or selling multifamily apartments contact us and we’ll help you find the [...]

Rustic Ridge – 44 Unit Apartment Complex

| September 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

Rustic Ridge Apartments
Cap rate is proforma. 44 units and 18 garages. Well maintained 3 building complex has 12- 1 bedroom units and 32- 2bedroom units. Rents have not been increased for several years
Tree lined residential area across from grade school
$995,000
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Tiffin 24 Apartments(Condos) for sale

| September 22, 2010 | 0 Comments

24 condo units, in two buildings fully leased as apartments.
High efficiency design, tenants pay all utilities, close to shopping, schools and Interstate 380 and 80.
Click here to download a full package
Contact us for additional details or questions.
$1,400,000

REJournals reports MultiFamily remains top market performer

| August 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

Recently in an article published by REJournals
http://www.rejournals.com/2010/08/01/multi-family-market-remains-top-performer-in-midwest/
Ed Padilla didn’t hesitate to say the strongest commercial market today continues to be multifamily!

The best time to build Multi-Family may have been last year?

| July 22, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here’s an interesting article from MultiFamily Executive. Experts agree today there is a shortage of properties and the opportunity for builders is great but the peak of the opportunity was 2009.
Read more here:
http://multifamilyexecutive.com/land-acquisition/a-dirty-shame.aspx?rssLink=A+Dirty+Shame

Apartments Stage a Comeback

| June 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

We have had a very busy and brisk first half of 2010 here in Iowa. National Real Estate Investor reports an comeback abroad.
Read more here:
http://nreionline.com/news/apartments_stage_comeback_0623/
According to the latest survey of 169 markets across the U.S. by researcher Reis, the national apartment vacancy rate peaked at a record 8% in the fourth quarter of 2009 and [...]

Loopnet reported Multifamily Fundamentals Bouncing Back

| April 8, 2010 | 0 Comments

Multifamily sector fundamentals are bouncing back after about two years of steady declines, according to Reis Inc.
The New York research firm reported that the sector’s asking and effective rents both rose in the first quarter after dropping in the six preceding quarters, while its national vacancy rate held flat at 8% after [...]

Better Times Ahead for Apartments

| February 28, 2010 | 0 Comments

National Real Estate Investor Magazine published an interesting article in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue.
http://nreionline.com/property/multifamily/real_estate_better_times_ahead/index.html
Although they talked about the problems around the country with the apartment markets they also talk about the future upside:
“Demographic trends are favorable for the apartment market over the next decade and beyond. In fact, the percentage of U.S. households that rent [...]

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