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.
Baltimore Apartments Win Permanent Financing
Two apartment properties in Baltimore have obtained $77.9 million in permanent financing. The loans of $63.3 million and $14.6 million were structured with 15-year, fully amortizing terms at rates of about 3.25 percent. CBRE’s Washington DC office arranged the loans, which are through the Fannie Mae DUS program.
Work Begins on Phase Two of Suburban Dallas Transit-Oriented Development
Developer Huffines Communities has started work on the second phase of Hebron 121 Station in Denton County, which is in the northern part of metro Dallas. The project is slated for completion in the summer of 2014. According to the developer, the architectural design for the project will continue to be influenced by the style of coastal U.S. resorts and the West Indies.
‘Editor’s Notebook’ with Diana Mosher: Should Developers Pay More Attention to the Arts?
The definition and boundaries of art are ever-changing. We might not all agree on what constitutes art—good or otherwise—but most would recognize a thriving neighborhood when we see one. It’s the place that’s bustling with activity and energy, where leasing and occupancy take care of themselves, and urban infill developers are competing for the last remaining opportunities. According to ArtPlace, a collaboration of national and regional foundations, banks, and federal agencies committed to “accelerating creative placemaking,” the arts are central to creating neighborhoods where people (such as renters) want to be. In other words, having artists live in the vicinity—and…
Seattle’s Eco-Friendly Stream Uptown Community Begins Leasing
Stream Uptown, a 118-unit, Class-A, mid-rise apartment community in Seattle’s Uptown enclave, has begun leasing residences. The announcement was made by Stream Real Estate LLC, a Seattle-based company focused on developing multifamily residential properties in the core of the Emerald City.
Shipping Container Construction: A New Take on Modularity
Three Squared and other developers are using containers, which are built of steel and wood, as the primary framing material for new construction. They are stackable, durable, versatile, widely available and code-friendly.
AMF Nears Completion on Gen Y Housing Concept
AMF Development LLC has topped out the first of a planned series of developments it calls Young Urban Communities.
‘Editor’s Notebook’ with Diana Mosher: Will Shipping Containers Help Modular Multifamily Construction Take Off?
When I joined Multi-Housing News seven years ago, green building practices were commonplace in the commercial real estate realm but not so in the apartment industry. It didn’t take long for multifamily to catch up and we’ve been covering the industry’s green successes—including, but not limited to, LEED projects—in our bi-monthly MHN Green Building and Design newsletter. I encourage you to subscribe to stay abreast of how the multifamily sector is incorporating sustainability. One of the most interesting trends to watch these days is the use of retired shipping containers in the modular construction process. An estimated 21,000 shipping containers arrive…
MHN TV: Renovation/Apartment Investment Landscape
Eric Silverman, managing director and founder of Eastham Capital, shares observations gleaned during his service as a 2012 MHN Excellence Awards judge.
MHN TV: Homeownership is Overrated
MHN Editorial Director Diana Mosher interviews John Kobs, CEO & Co-Founder of apartment search engine ApartmentList.com, which recently released the results of its first quarterly Rentonomics Report.
MHN TV: Winning Spaces on a Budget
MHN Excellence Award judge Manny Gonzalez is a principal at KTGY Architecture + Planning. He shares his observations about successful multifamily projects and trends such as outfitting outdoor common areas with both fire and water features.