Diana Mosher is a contributing writer with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She writes about a range of real estate and design topics including development, architecture/design, marketing/business development and property management/operations/tech. Mosher joined MHN as editor in chief in 2005. She has been a contributing editor to the CPE-MHN team since 2016.
Court Gives Nod to 1932 Florida Supreme Court Case, Blocking Developers’ Ability to Avoid Additional Payments
We are often asked when representing a client in defense of a claim whether the client could avoid the liability asserted by the claimant by potentially buying the cause of action out from under the claimant. The most common circumstance is when the plaintiff has an adverse uncollected judgment or, perhaps, owes money under a promissory note in default or construction lien.
MHN TV: Interview with Ismael Leyva, AIA
Ismael Leyva, AIA is president of Ismael Leyva Architects, an international architecture, interior design and urban planning firm based in New York City. Recognized for his work by the Skyscraper Museum, Leyva has built numerous award-winning residential and commercial projects in New York, including the luxury residences at the Time Warner Center, the Battery Maritime Building and the Tribeca Royale. The Charles, a 32-story condo building developed by Bluerock, celebrated its topping out in March. Leyva is also working on an office building and an extensive waterfront park project in his native Veracruz, Mexico.
Technology Today and Tomorrow: Join Us on November 12 to Celebrate 10 Years of Tech Choice Awards
Our panel of thought leaders will take an interesting look back on the game-changing technologies launched in the apartment space in the last decade and also explore multifamily technology predictions for the future. Thank you to our sponsors Spherexx.com, ApartmentFinder and On-Site.
A Five-Star Town: Denver Attracts Young People for College and Beyond
Like many of our readers, I kicked off my summer at the National Apartment Association’s 2014 Education Conference & Exposition in Denver. I had only visited Denver one other time and during that stay my hotel was right across the street from the convention center. So the most I saw of this great town was the 16th Street pedestrian mall. On this trip I discovered how walkable downtown Denver is.
Exporting Apartments: Our Rental Model is Gaining Fans in Global Markets
All eyes were on Brazil as it prepared to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup with events in several cities. Getting ready was a massive undertaking and a dress rehearsal for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (hopefully these preparations will go more smoothly).
MHN TV: Boston’s Housing Boom
Boston’s multifamily housing market is booming. ADD, Inc. President Frederick A. Kramer, AIA shares insights into the factors defining opportunity for apartment developers in the Boston area.
MHN TV: Tour Ten23 with Equity Residental
The Manhattan real estate market is on fire and apartment properties in Chelsea near the High Line boast some of the highest occupancies in the city. MHN tours Ten23 Apartments, a 12-story residential tower adjacent to the High Line, designed by GKV Architects for Equity Residential.
MHN TV: Miami Market Heats Up
Jonathan W. Cardello, AIA, director of ADD Inc.’s Miami Office, provides MHN with a snapshot of the Miami apartment market and the reasons the industry can expect a healthy forecast.
Helping Multi-Housing Residents Stay on Top of Repairs: A Conversation with Travtus’ Tripty Arya
Travtus, an Indian construction company with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi and Singapore, specializes in design/build services and is a key player in the emerging infrastructure and development industry in India. The company’s portfolio of projects has ranged from road infrastructure to industries and from high rises to institutions in both remote and metropolitan regions of the country. An architect by training, who understands the perspective of the international real estate development community, Tripty Arya, vice president for projects at Travtus, also understands the critical role played by technology in the multiple dwelling business environment. So it’s no surprise that…
The Clubhouse at Encore at Woodmen Ridge
Upscale and classically designed, Encore at Woodmen Ridge in Colorado Springs, CO captures the feel of a sophisticated resort. Residents can take advantage of impressive community amenities including the swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and a sophisticated clubhouse. This slideshow focuses on the clubhouse designed by Doris Pearlman’s Denver-based interior design firm Possibilities for Design Inc.