Is Fear of Commitment Delaying Millennial Homeownership?

(RECAP: Much hand wringing has occurred over the fact that millennials are putting off what used to be one of the main achievements of adult life: buying a home. This ownership-interruptus has been attributed to everything from quick-rising home prices to towering student loan debt to the ultra strict credit requirements to score a mortgage. But it might have a lot to do with their dread of commitment as well. About 20% of those between the ages of 18 and 34 are likely to be worried of the long-term obligation (30 years, for the full term of a typical mortgage) that buying a home with a partner represents, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. But commitment wasn’t the only thing survey respondents were frightened about. About 71% of participants of all ages expressed other concerns ranging from the home needing repairs, their not having enough money left over for other expenses, and the sheer magnitude of the financial commitment of becoming a homeowner.)

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Roseland Holds Ceremonial Ground Breaking for 197-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in New Jersey

EDISON, NJ – Roseland Residential Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, held a ceremonial ground breaking for its newest luxury residential community, Signature Place at Morris Plains, in Morris Plains, New Jersey. The new multi-family community will feature 197 luxury apartment homes and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017. This site was previously a vacant Mack-Cali office building that is being repurposed into a multi-family residential community.

The repositioning of select Mack-Cali office buildings into multi-family communities was a key part of the company’s strategic plot announced last year. The repurposing of certain assets will make significant value and is designed to ensure the highest and best use of those selected properties. Mack-Cali and Roseland are in the process of repositioning several of its underperforming, obsolete assets and continue to evaluate the portfolio for additional repositioning opportunities.

“Today marks a significant milestone for the Mack-Cali and Roseland team as we go forward with another of the cornerstone initiatives we laid out in our strategic plot,” said Michael J. DeMarco, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. “In order to provide the highest rate of return for our investors, we know that we must optimize the value of each and every property in our portfolio. Making Signature Place at Morris Plains will accomplish exactly that for this site.”

“This is an incredibly attractive location for a luxury residential community – with brilliant transit options and a vibrant surrounding area,” said Andrew Marshall, President and Chief Operating Officer of Roseland Residential Trust. “Bringing 197 apartment homes to Morris Plains is a win-win for both our company and the borough, and we look forward to our continued partnership.”

This new community is located at 250 Johnson Road in a park-like setting with lake views. Signature Place at Morris Plains is ideally situated in the heart of Morris County, in close proximity to numerous recreational, dining, and shopping destinations along Route 10. It also features a number of convenient options for commuters including indoor/outdoor parking, NJ TRANSIT’s Morris Plains train station with hourly service to New York Penn Station, and access to Interstates 287 and 80.

Each of the 197 luxury apartment homes will feature a high-end living experience designed to attract a wide range of residents from young professionals to empty-nesters looking to downsize from their current residence. The property includes one- and two-bedroom units, all with state-of-the-art appliances and finishes. Signature Place will also provide residents with access to a wide range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, dog run with dog-washing station, resort-style, outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, barbecue grills, tennis court, golf simulator, resident clubroom with billiards, and conference room.

“Roseland and Mack-Cali are brilliant partners and this exciting development will bring tremendous benefits to our already wonderful borough,” said Morris Plains Mayor Frank J. Druetzler. “We look forward to coming back here for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of what I know will be a first-class residential community.”

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FOURMIDABLE Adds to Affordable Housing Inventory in Tennessee with Opening of Four New Communities

MORRISTOWN, TN – FOURMIDABLE, a national real estate company, has opened four new communities in Tennessee, each of which adds to the inventory of affordable housing in the state.

Each 64-unit community features luxury floor plans that include modern kitchens and in-unit washers and dryers, a community fitness center, clubhouse, and swimming pool, as well as free Wi-Fi for all units and a community business center.

“We are so proud to help provide fantastic affordable apartments to well-deserved people in the state of Tennessee,” said Michael Schocker, President of FOURMIDABLE. “These communities are gorgeous, with fantastic amenities that will make it a remarkable place to call home.”

FOURMIDABLE currently manages a total of 12 communities throughout Tennessee plus an additional community under construction in Somerville with an anticipated opening of late 2016.

Each of the new FOURMIDABLE communities were financed in part through federal tax credits awarded by the Tennessee Housing Development Authority as part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.

FOURMIDABLE is a national real estate management and brokerage company that specializes in managing, marketing and leasing market rate, tax credit, senior and family government helped, public housing and rural development apartment communities. Founded in 1975, FOURMIDABLE currently manages 78 communities in eight states, with more than 8,000 units under management.

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