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Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Shows Significant Improvement in Second Quarter

Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed strong continued improvement in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).

Economy Watch: Real Estate Investment Still Low

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released some of the underlying details of last week’s preliminary GDP report, including information about real estate investment trends, by measuring such investments as a percentage of GDP.

Design Team Selected for The Paseo Del Norte/I-25 Interchange Reconstruction Project

A reconstruction project meant to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety and air quality has selected its design team. The corridor in question is the Paseo Del Norte/I-25 Interchange and has allocated $93 million – $75 million for the actual project and an additional $18 million for the preliminary design, acquisition of rights, and additional fees.

Outdoor Amenities

Apartment residents comment on rooftop decks, dog runs and more.

Apartment Guide Survey Reveals Ratings & Reviews Service Influences the Apartment Search Process

Apartment Guide conducted a recent survey to determine the sentiment around user-generated reviews as it relates to the rental process and consumer behavior.

The Power of Analytics

How well do your metrics track the results of your marketing efforts?

Storm Watch

Preparation is the apartment industry’s best disaster planning tool.

Bidding Wars are Back

5 things multifamily investors need to know in this seller’s market.

Lease-Ups: Six Ways to Leverage Touch Technology

In the last five years, the touch screen interface has become almost omnipresent. One of the more recent innovations is the use of large touch panels and touch-surface tables to provide property information and virtual tours at multifamily communities.

Sacramento Nonprofits Obtain Funds for Multifamily Green Upgrades

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved $5.8 million, and the Sacramento City Council approved $500,000, for the rehabilitation of three multifamily properties in the city: Greenway, Glen Ellen and Los Robles Mutual Housing.