On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 7/03/17

This week’s listings include a recently renovated community in San Antonio and a rustic condo asset located right off the slopes in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

Tiles to Muffle Noise

Topo Tiles use recycled materials and an innovative sculptural design to add texture and visual interest to a room while also maximizing sound absorption.

On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 6/26

This week’s listings include two historic properties in New York: a 1920s-era community on Long Island and a Brooklyn walk-up built in 1910.

Gerber Plumbing Debuts Water-Efficient Toilets

Toilets are one of the leading sources of water waste in residential properties, but the company’s new model uses only one gallon of water per flush, making it perfect for communities aiming to increase efficiency.

New Solutions Spark Alternative Energy Advances

Renewable energy is alive and well in California, according to industry panelists at Realcomm 2017 and management at the solar powered Solterra EcoLuxury Apartments.

The Best Tech Products at Realcomm 2017

A roundup some of the most cutting-edge technology for multifamily, including a program that allows renters to explore a 3D space, an energy-monitoring and analytics platform and a robot concierge.

May Employment Solid but Concerns Remain

The United States economy added 138,000 jobs in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate has now remained at less than 5 percent for a year, but the picture is not entirely rosy.

On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 6/5/17

This week’s listings include a charming 1911-built villa in Portland and a lushly landscaped duplex in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon.

A Smart-Home System Designed for Multifamily

Tailored to multifamily communities, IOTAS is an automated system that controls everything from the temperature in a resident’s unit to security in common areas.

Three Strikes: Multifamily Growth Slows for Third Consecutive Month

May 2017 marked the third consecutive month of rent growth deceleration and the 13th year-over-year slowdown, although development remains controlled.