Smart multifamily buyers have been questioning demand elasticity for Class A "core" deals and finding higher yield opportunilties in secondary and some tertiary markets with lower perceived risk, but what is the best strategy in avoiding the bidding wars of core assets, and focusing instead on sourcing off-market opportunities with slightly lower classed assets in smaller markets with a "story"? Since the cost of capital has been more affordable, investors will have had to consider after…See More

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We are a direct correspondent for Walker & Dunlop re: Agency Multifamily Loan Programs - Nationwide.Product types inclusive of: Market Rate & Affordable Apartments, Manufactured Housing, Seniors & Student Housing.Our affiliate funded fully $1.7 billion in 2009.Contact us for a formal underwriting analysis.Michael Charter, Broker / COOCharter Financemhcharter@gmail.comBlackBerry (530) 414-3800www.linkedin.com/in/charterfinanceCA…See More

I'm curious what other markets are experiencing right now. I have properties in Huntsville that are operating with little to no concessions and we are raising rents $15 to $25 across the board while maintaining above 95% occupancies. Is this an indication of more to come? Are other apartment operators giving concessions and if so, how much on average??