The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) mission has always been the same: to provide affordable housing. During the most recent (and ongoing) recession, HUD-Insured Loans remained a viable alternative to Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, offering fully amortized long-term loans to multifamily and healthcare properties. However, history has shown that HUD is a counter-cyclical funding finance vehicle. How can HUD nurture their mission in an evolving cycle? The answer may lie in the aging public housing inventory.
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

June 05, 2026
Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




