Bazzèo Expands GAIA Line with GLASS
Whether it is the in-unit offering or the demonstration/community kitchen in your amenity space, a striking kitchen design will make your asset the envy of your particular market.
Cities that Promise to be the Healthiest Real Estate Markets
An infographic showing cities that promise to be the healthiest real estate markets for 2013.
New Yardi Data Center in Sydney Expands Yardi Cloud Services in Australia and New Zealand
Yardi Systems, one of the leading developers of real estate software for investment, asset and property management, has announced the opening of a new data center in Sydney as the company continues to see rapid adoption of the Yardi Voyager™ platform in Australia and New Zealand.
Recycled Millwork Panels Achieve a Unique Eco-Friendly Style
A new panel collection from Kirei embodies the old adage that ‘one man’s trash is another’s treasure.’ The finger-jointed millwork panels are built using falloff from flooring or casework manufacturing and waste wood from beetle-killed pine trees.
Assurant Specialty Property Launches Its First Mobile Site for Consumers
Assurant Specialty Property, a provider of renters insurance and security deposit alternatives to the multifamily housing industry, announced the launch of its mobile-optimized website for renters insurance, located at www.rentersecurity.com.
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Increases by Largest Amount Since 2008
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $21.8 billion, or 0.9 percent, in the fourth quarter of 2012, as all four major investor groups increased their holdings, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Podcast—It’s Good to be a REIT
Jack Kern and Mike Ratliff take a detailed look at residential REITs and what 2013 will look like when it comes to investment, M&As and development activity.
TODAY’S DEALS: Centerline Refinances Three Wisconsin Assets
Centerline provides $15.5 million for three Wisconsin properties; a 298-unit asset goes up for auction in Raleigh, N.C.; and NorthMarq Capital arranges $19.4 million, with prepayment and cash-out, in life insurance company refinance.
New York City’s Got Green Game
The NYC Green Infrastructure Plan has information about changes to local codes that will enable building owners to do more with their rooftop spaces. The fact that New York is committed to reducing its carbon footprint is positive news for investors seeking to trade multifamily assets.
‘Editor’s Notebook’ with Diana Mosher: New York City’s Got Green Game
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stirred controversy when he proposed banning large sugary beverages in an effort to fight the obesity epidemic. If enacted, this ban would be the first in the country. Now, in his final State of the City address, he has raised some eyebrows by proposing a ban on styrofoam food packaging. Not sure why this would surprise any constituents, since we already know the material isn’t biodegradable, and as the mayor’s office reminds us, plastic foam packaging makes up an estimated 20,000 tons of the city’s annual waste. The ban would require approval by the…