MHN Interview: Pushing Electric Vehicles Forward through Multifamily Partnerships

Michael Farkas discusses the trend of electric vehicles and how multifamily owners and operators can help move the trend forward.

Meet the 2011 Excellence Awards Finalists

MHN is pleased to announce this year’s finalists below. Winners will be announced on Sept. 19 in New York at MHN’s Cocktail Party and Awards Celebration.

Meet the 2011 MHN Excellence Finalists

The MHN Excellence Awards recognize the multifamily industry’s most noteworthy people, companies and properties

MARKET REPORT: West Coast Experiences Substantial In-Migration, Rent Growth

Many major markets on the West Coast are experiencing significant rent growth due to substantial in-migration.

Energy Audits Make Prudent Investments

The recession has made the industry more conscious of expenses; some lessons learned can be carried over into the future, as we strive to save the environment.

Phoenix’s Resilience to Foreclosures and Immigration Battles

Industry experts expect the Phoenix multi-housing sector to survive a flood of single-family foreclosures and unanswered questions about the impact of Arizona’s immigration legislation.

Social Networking as an Apartment Marketing Tool

Despite an increase in activity on apartment social networking sites, residents aren’t attributing a significant amount of importance to this medium, according to J Turner Research’s most recent findings.

Indoor Air Quality Integrated into Green Operations

The average person spends 90 percent of his time indoors, and is exposed to a number of pollutants from indoor air. Many third-party associations have developed certifications for certain products.

Bouncing Back from the Bottom in Las Vegas

Las Vegas’ dependence on the nation’s disposable income set it up to take a big hit from the recession. Where does it go form here?

How to Handle Generational Clashes in the Workforce

As one generation nears retirement and hands the reins to the next, it can cause clashes and headaches for management–but nothing a little understanding can’t fix.