Archive for June 2010
‘Foong on Finance with Keat Foong’: Spread the News: President Obama Wants to Privatize Public Housing
Whether you are for or against it, would anyone be really surprised if President Obama tries to privatize social security, or impose regressive VAT taxation, down the road? For now, President Obama wants to privatize public housing. That is one interpretation of his Preservation, Enhancement and Transformation of Rental Assistance Act (PETRA). PETRA proposes to convert…
Read MorePerspective: Renters’ Health Insurance
Let’s do something that will help residents—while also building occupancy
Read MorePerspective: Renters’ Health Insurance
Let’s do something that will help residents—while also building occupancy
Read MoreWinter Energy Costs
Strategies to optimize your building’s performance and bottom line
Read MoreLegislative Agenda 2010
Multifamily organizations are focusing on the LIHTC program and how real estate partnerships are taxed.
Read MoreSoundproofing Solutions
Can you afford to lose residents over noise complaints?
Read MoreBanking on Individuality
As part of the Gables strategy “build to hold, not to sell,” new properties are designed with distinctive features to bring value to their neighborhoods
Read MorePlanning for a Sunny Forecast
How revenue management forewarned users of the economic collapse
Read More2010 Forecast: Seizing Hidden Opportunities
High occupancy and rent rates put the stamp of approval on potential multifamily investments. But don’t ignore other less subtle upward trends
Read MoreShould You Invest in the TALF Program?
Multifamily and commercial real estate players may want to consider participating in this government financing program. The rewards are tempting.
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