Business Specialties

Paying Rent

One day soon writing a rent check will be a thing of the past for all residents.

Making Magic

The first impression received by prospects will largely shape their renting decisions.

USC Casden Predicts Higher SoCal Apartment Rents

The 2014 USC Casden Multifamily Forecast reports that apartment rents are continuing to rise throughout Southern California as the demand for rental housing outpaces the completion of new units.

Auction.com Launches Auction Finance

Auction.com has launched Auction Finance, a new division created to facilitate financing for commercial and residential real estate investors.

Orkin Releases New Findings Regarding Pests in Apartment Homes

According to a survey released by pest control company Orkin, recurring pest issues cause 60 percent of apartment renters to look for a new place to live—a finding supported by the National Apartment Association.

Case Studies: Getting the Green Treatment

Two projects in San Francisco and Chicago exemplify sustainability at its best.

Avanti Rolling Out New Seniors Properties in Texas

Avanti Senior Living is on the verge of starting work on its latest property, Avanti at Flower Mound, which is part of a series of the developments by the Woodlands-based company either recently under way or in the advanced planning stages.

Fixed Versus Floating

There may still be benefits to selecting adjustable-rate, not fixed-rate, mortgages.

EXPO Real Special Report: Redeveloping Cities in the Age of the Startup

Speakers from Lisbon, Zurich, Birmingham and Barcelona revealed a growing trend in Europe’s markets: nurturing innovation and businesses created inside the city as a supplement to the constant need to attract established investors.

TRI Pointe to Build 255 Homes at Alameda Landing

TRI Pointe Homes has announced that sales have commenced on homes at two of the three neighborhoods in the planned redevelopment of 72 acres at Alameda Landing—a section of land formerly owned by the U.S. Navy located a few miles south of Oakland.