Manhattan Residential Market Stabilizing?

New York–Two reports on the Manhattan residential market covering the third quarter of 2010 were released recently, with both calculating their numbers in slightly different ways but nevertheless pointing to the same trend.

Online Apartment Finder Reports Spike in Traffic

ForRent.com and its affiliate sites (including CorporateHousing.com and SeniorOutlook.com) report a 65 percent increase in traffic during August 2010 compared with the same month in 2009, according to the company, which specializes in providing information to apartment seekers.

David Carpenter Becomes Partner, EVP of Meltzer/Mandl Architects

New York–Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C. has named David G. Carpenter, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, a partner and executive vice president of the firm, according to Marvin H. Meltzer, AIA, the founding partner of the firm. Carpenter, 46, has been with the firm for seven years as a vice president, and is now the firm’s only other partner besides Meltzer. Meltzer credits him with a critical role in guiding and restructuring the firm through a difficult period following the death of co-founder David Mandl in 2007. Carpenter has more than 20 years of experience in the design and administration of complex mixed-use development…

NHC Urges Congress to Ensure Stable Supply of MF Housing

Washington, D.C.–The National Housing Conference (NHC) has issued a policy statement underscoring the importance of the nation’s multifamily housing finance system.

Manhattan Residential Market Stabilizing?

New York–Two reports on the Manhattan residential market covering the third quarter of 2010 were released recently, with both calculating their numbers in slightly different ways but nevertheless pointing to the same trend.

Interview with Lori Reeves: Green Elements Become Important Component of Design

Forest City CIO Lori Reeves is hooked on IT—there’s always something new to learn

What is Dodd-Frank Act’s Impact on Multifamily?

The Dodd-Frank Act puts the economy in the hands of regulators. How will it affect multifamily?

Newland and Sekisui House Form U.S. Joint Venture

San Diego–Newland Real Estate Group L.L.C. and Sekisui House Ltd. have formed a joint venture to acquire real estate development projects in the U.S. consisting of residential and commercial land development.

Yardi Systems Acquires Point2 Technologies Inc.

Santa Barbara–Yardi Systems has completed the acquisition of Point2 Technologies Inc.

Seniors Housing Starts Plunge: NIC

Annapolis, Md.–For the year-long period ending March 31, 2010, seniors housing starts, including senior apartments, were down 32 percent nationwide from the same period a year earlier.