Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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4 Developments Coming to Suburban NY
The developers announcing the Mount Vernon, N.Y., projects include The Alexander Group/Bluestone, Direct Investment Development, Enclave Equities and Simone Development Cos. The initiative aligns with the state’s new $2.5 billion housing package aimed at attracting investment in market-rate housing statewide.
NMHC, NAA: US Needs 5M New Apartments by 2030
According to a new joint study, apartment supply is not keeping up with demand caused by delayed marriages, an aging population and international immigration.
Dasmen Residential Buys 2 AL Communities
The Embassy Group has sold two Birmingham properties, the 276-unit Madison at Shoal Run and and Mountain Lodge, which comprises 254 units.
Grand Peaks Secures $61M Miami Development
Soleste Club Prado, a 196-unit community in West Miami, includes a hotel-inspired pool, sundeck and private cabanas, and is already 95 percent leased.
Republic Snags $100M for DC Apartments
The company received construction financing from CapitalSource for Portals Residential Phase V Building, which will be a 13-story community with 373 units.
Middle Earth Gets Precious $98M Expansion
Named for “The Lord of the Rings,” the student housing project at UC Irvine will comprise construction of two brand-new towers and the renovation of a dining hall.
South Side Chicago Affordable Housing Completed
Brinshore Development’s Park Place includes 78 units within West Elsdon’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. McShane Construction worked as the contractor and provided all site work.
JVM Realty Renovates 4 Suburban Cleveland Communities
Makeovers are underway at the 366-unit Royal Oaks Apartments in North Royalton, the 300-unit Dover Farms in North Royalton, the 261-unit Butternut Ridge in North Olmsted and the 258-unit Hidden Lake Apartments in Stow.
$100M LA Arts District Mixed-Use Advances
Greystar’s Arts District AMP Lofts, which includes 320 units and retail space, received a 48-month construction loan from CIT’s Real Estate Finance .
3 Do’s and 3 Don’ts for Interacting With Pregnant Residents
Customer service is the name of the game for property managers and other employees who work onsite at a community. Here are tips on how to show respect, be helpful and say the right thing to an expectant mom.