Creating Community through Common Spaces
Beyond curb appeal, thoughtful landscaping also encourages a strong sense of community.
NYC and N.J. Returning to Pre-Recession Levels
Manhattan’s outer boroughs and Northern New Jersey see upside potential in high barrier-to-entry locations.
Greening Your Building through Windows and Doors
New window and door technologies make it easier to control a building’s energy efficiency.
Green Building Continues after the Bricks Are Stacked
Diverting construction waste from the landfill is good for both the environment and your bottom line.
The D.C. Market Is Alive and Well
Strengthening already-tight fundamentals and a flood of capital has brought cap rates in the D.C. metro area to new heights.
Managing Fractured Condos
With the financial meltdown of 2008 came a plethora of condo-conversion failures and stalled sales, which forced developers, mezzanine lenders, banks, receivers and other parties to devise alternative methods to financially stabilize their assets.
Kitchen Customization Adapts to the Marketplace
As apartment units shrink, kitchen customization replaces the cookie-cutter approach.
Multifamily Owners Focus on Green Benchmarking
Energy efficiency in the multifamily sector could be improved by about 30 percent nationwide by the end of the next decade, but owners must first know how much energy their portfolios consume.
Receivership Pitfalls in Property Management
Before stepping in on a receivership, there are some things a manager should know.
Fitness Facilities Make Your Community Stand Out
Having a fitness facility on site can influence renters’ decisions, as they factor in the money saved on gym membership and, of course, the convenience. Cutting-edge facilities get extra points.