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Bernards Kicks Off Construction on Glendale Mixed-Use Project
Los Angeles-based commercial builder Bernards has started construction on a 315,391-square-foot mixed-use project in Glendale, Calif., that will take aim at the Gen-Y cohort of renters.
MHN Interview: The Importance of Social Media For Multifamily Team Members
Madison Apartment Group, a Philadelphia-based company, recently launched a social media platform for their employees called Madison Connect. MHN talks to Dean Holmes, COO of Madison Apartment Group, about this new technology.
Sustainable Mixed-Use Building Nearly Complete in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach Neighborhood
Construction is nearly complete on Bright ‘n Green’s fully-sustainable, six-unit, mixed use community in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood.
MBA Unveils New Brand Identity
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) revealed a new brand identity, including a new logo, corporate messaging and web and email domains.
11th American Business Awards Recognizes Auction.com’s Online Consumer Real Estate Platform
Auction.com has been recognized a second time this year by The 11th Annual American Business Awards, known as the Stevie Awards.
APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: September 2013
Housing starts in five-plus unit dwellings rose by 25 percent in May 2013 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 306,000 units, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
Fannie Mae Says Multifamily Development is Rebounding, But Single-Family Units Still Dominate Rental Market
A decline in home-ownership rates would seem to suggest a boom for the multifamily industry, but a shift in renter preference from multifamily to single-family homes and a growing desire for home ownership may force industry professionals to re-think how they attract the key age group of renters to their communities.
Duravit Announces Designer Dream Bath Competition
Duravit launched its first ever North American design competition: the Duravit Designer Dream Bath Competition.
Canyon Multifamily Impact Fund Acquires its First Community
Canyon Capital Realty Advisors and Citi Community Capital announced that they have acquired their first community, The Fountains at Palmdale, for its joint-venture fund, the Canyon Multifamily Impact Fund.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Apartments and Superstitions
Many high-rises don’t have a 13th floor. What other superstitions are there regarding buildings?