What happened in Student Housing: October ’25 Wrap-Up - SHI 1017

🎙️ Episode Summary In this monthly wrap-up, host Wes Deese and co-host Gretta Dare unpack the biggest developments shaping the student housing industry in October. From insights at the NMHC Student Housing Conference to major legislative wins in California’s student housing crisis, the episode covers market trends, AI in operations, and key company news. They discuss highlights from NMHC—including the 2025 Market Outlook, AI integration panels, and reflections on data transparency across operators. The duo also dives into new California laws aimed at easing housing shortages for college students, an adaptive reuse project in Long Beach, and other headlines impacting developers and operators nationwide. The episode closes with upcoming events like ShopTalk and LeaseCon/TurnCon, plus a spotlight on industry promotions and partnerships.

 

💡 Sponsor Spotlight: The Guarantors This episode is sponsored by The Guarantors, the industry leader in rent coverage and risk reduction solutions for student housing operators. Their Rent Coverage product eliminates the uncertainty of parental guarantors, ensuring faster leasing conversions and reliable protection against rent loss.

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:05:05 – NMHC Conference Recap: Location, Attendance, and Vibe

00:08:33 – Industry Networking and TopGolf Mixer Fundraiser Recap

00:09:40 – Waymo Ride Experience in Scottsdale

00:16:55 – NMHC Key Sessions: 2025 Market Outlook & Executive Strategy Panel 00:22:40 – Data Sharing Debate and University Collaboration Challenges

00:32:47 – AI and Analytics in Student Housing Panel Highlights

00:38:07 – Breaking News: California’s Student Housing Legislation

00:51:57 – Adaptive Reuse Project: Office-to-Student-Housing Conversion in Long Beach

00:54:48 – Company News: Mergers, Partnerships, and Promotions

01:01:08 – Upcoming Events: ShopTalk, LeaseCon/TurnCon, and Executive Summit

 

🔗 References & Resources

Student Housing Insight: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/

Shop Talk Webinars: https://www.shoptalk.info/

Hi, How Are You Foundation: https://www.hihowareyou.org/

NMHC Student Housing Conference: https://www.nmhc.org/

Yugo: https://yugo.com/en-gb/home

PeakMade Real Estate: https://peakmade.com/

Scion Group: https://thesciongroup.com/

Capstone Development Partners: https://capdevpartners.com/

Fountain Residential Partners: https://fountainresidential.com/