Archive for the Category ‘Spotlight On’

Vacancies Down, Rents Up in Chicago Apartment Market

Vacancies Down, Rents Up in Chicago Apartment Market

Recently employed residents are forming new rental households in Chicago, which generates positive net absorption of apartment units; however, there isn’t enough supply yet to meet that increasing demand.

Rebranded Student Housing Wins National Awards

Rebranded Student Housing Wins National Awards

Distressed student housing no longer, WestMar Student Lofts in Atlanta recently won the 2011 Best Turnaround Project and 2011 Best Leasing and Marketing Program at the Student Housing Business Awards in Austin, Texas.

Apartments Near a Baseball Stadium?

Apartments Near a Baseball Stadium?

Would you want to build an apartment community–or live–near a baseball stadium?

Yardi Acquires ista North America’s Multifamily Services Group

Yardi Acquires ista North America’s Multifamily Services Group

Yardi has acquired ista North America’s Multifamily Services Group, a supplier of energy and water metering, billing and management services.

MHN Interview: Affordable Housing Gets Some ‘Southern Charm’

MHN Interview: Affordable Housing Gets Some ‘Southern Charm’

Milton Prat, senior vice president, The Michaels Organization, speaks to MHN about their new affordable housing community in Montgomery, Ala.

What to Consider About Property Taxes During Underwriting

What to Consider About Property Taxes During Underwriting

Multifamily properties consistently see increases in value validated by the trade volume and cap rates.

$131 Million Military Housing Named Project of the Year

$131 Million Military Housing Named Project of the Year

The American Public Works Association, San Diego/Imperial Chapter, has recently named The Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) at Camp Pendleton, a $131 million property, as its 2012 Project of the Year.

WEBCAST: Procure to Pay

WEBCAST: Procure to Pay

Recently, MHN hosted a webinar titled “Procure to Pay,” which featured Michael Fortinberry of eSupply Systems, Chris Elmore of AvidXchange and Chris Finetto of NWP, who discussed how e-procurement systems could benefit multifamily.

MHN TV: Kate Good Describes Creative Tactics for New Lease Ups

MHN TV: Kate Good Describes Creative Tactics for New Lease Ups

At AIM 2012, Kate Good provides case studies from unique marketing campaigns as examples of how to attract new residents.

SPECIAL REPORT: Multifamily a Desired Investment in Europe

SPECIAL REPORT: Multifamily a Desired Investment in Europe

Amidst the European sovereign debt crisis, opportunities exist for commercial real estate investors on the continent, according to panelists speaking during a session at the 2012 ULI Spring meeting.

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