Multi-Tenant Building Construction
Here’s how multifamily investors are navigating high 10-year Treasury yield
Innovation and creative solutions can be lifelines amid uncertainty As a multifamily housing investor, chances are you keep your finger on the pulse of the U.S. Treasury yields. Savvy investors know these benchmarks can impact financing interest rates, sending borrowing costs up when yields rise, affecting your pro forma, and potentially straining cash flow. At…
Rising rents raise the bar on amenities
To stay competitive, multifamily housing aims high with comforts and conveniences. Multi-family rent rates are moving upward (that’s the good news), and so are renter expectations. As an owner/developer of multifamily housing in La Crosse, WI, or Rochester, MN, you are likely aware that rents have been moving in your favor recently. But as the…
Attention, developers: The hottest rental market is in our backyard.
Midwest and Minneapolis are rental markets to watch in 2025. Minneapolis is the top city for attracting rental interest, and developers in the know may be keeping their eyes on the market throughout 2025 as they consider their next commercial build. That’s according to RentCafe.com, which issues reports that rank the top rental markets based…
More positive tailwinds for real estate investments in 2025
Investment opportunity indicators strong for multifamily housing and senior living Investors considering opportunities in real estate this year, including the multifamily housing and senior living sectors, have reason for optimism. Numerous positive tailwinds suggest great potential for an upturn in real estate as the industry anticipates improving financing conditions, surging demand, and continued supply shortfalls.…
Gen Z is writing new rules for multifamily housing
They’re savvy, and they know exactly what they want. Do you? The youngest generation of today’s adults, Gen Z, has fully entered the multifamily housing market. Born from 1997-2012 to young baby boomer or Gen X parents, Gen Z is searching for multifamily housing — and prioritizing amenities and services beyond the typical living environment…
DBS Group to design-build new multifamily project
After serving as construction manager this summer for infrastructure work (Phase 1) for the Belmont Heights subdivision in Jackson, MN, DBS Group has been tapped to design-build Phase 1a of the development. Phase 1a includes the design and construction of a new, ground-up, three-story, 41-unit market-rate apartment and new, ground-up, two-story, four-unit market-rate townhomes in…
Multifamily Housing Amenities Delivering Fun
Report highlights innovative amenities that delight When it comes to building the senior living communities, student housing, and apartments that today’s tenants are searching for, developers and builders are leaning into innovations that delight. And when it comes to amenities that wow, there are many potential offerings that can help you attract and hold on…
2024 Multifamily Design-Build Trends
Introduction to multifamily design-build trends in 2024 From bustling urban centers to serene suburban landscapes, the demand for multifamily units is reshaping the residential blueprint, fueled by the growing appeal of mixed-use developments and the quest for reasonably priced, quality living spaces. The factors driving multifamily design-build trends aren’t just about building more homes; they’re…
DBS Group selected as construction manager for Belmont Heights infrastructure
The City of Jackson, Minnesota, has selected DBS Group to serve as construction manager for the Belmont Heights subdivision infrastructure work. The project involves the development of approximately 40 acres for a much-needed housing subdivision in the community. The infrastructure improvements include mass grading and building stormwater facilities, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, city streets,…
Aging in place: Now a consideration for all demographics
This multifamily housing strategy is now more inclusive The term “aging in place” is frequently used to describe the ability of seniors to stay in their homes as they grow older. But these days, multifamily housing developers are looking at the phrase in broader terms and changing their approach to construction. How aging in place…