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.

Shooting for the Energy Star Label

With the various standards of green building, from Energy Star to the multiple tiers of LEED, buildings can be rated in more ways than one.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Consistency Remains Milwaukee’s Greatest Strength

Milwaukee–A modest pricing correction of single-family home has maintained renter demand in Milwaukee, according to the most recent report by Marcus & Millichap.

Property Management Projections for 2011

Armed with lessons learned from the downturn, the industry moves forward in 2011.

Special Report: Financial Incentives Likely to Be Part of Any Energy Legislation

Chicago–With different parties controlling the House and Senate, it seems unlikely that the administration will be able to pass any legislation standardization with regard to energy usage, according to Greenbuild panelists.

Are the Residents Onboard With Greening Apartment Communities?

Their buy-in is critical to the success of any apartment community’s sustainable initiatives

Atlanta’s Job Growth Should Lead to Strong Apartment Market Recovery

The Atlanta market recently boasted its seventh consecutive month of job growth, and it is also benefitting from a number of corporate relocations.

A Sustainable Bottom Line

Improving the performance of existing housing stock makes good environmental and financial sense

Investors Snap Up Assets in Phoenix

Arizona’s new immigration law hasn’t deterred investors from snapping up assets in the state’s capital.

Marketing to the Green Consumer

Make sure your communities can back up environmental claims