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VA, HUD and Jon Bon Jovi Announce “Project Reach” Grand Prize Winner
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the winner of a mobile application competition designed to make local assistance resources accessible to people helping homeless Veterans and others in need.
First-Quarter Economic Growth Stronger Than Expected
Recent data indicate that economic growth in the first quarter has accelerated to an above-trend—but likely unsustainable—pace of 3.2 percent, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group.
MHN Interview: New Issues Affecting Affordable and Market-Rate Development
MHN talks with Orlando Carera, counsel, and Greg Young, a new partner, both in the Real Estate Practice Group of Squire Sanders, about development and investment trends, and their thoughts on how the sequester will affect the multifamily industry.
Spruce Up Your Balconies with DesignRail
The balcony is the only outdoor space that most apartment renters can call their own. A new railing helps improve both the amenity and your asset’s curb appeal.
Arbor Expands CMBS Lending Platform with Appointment of Three Industry Veterans
Arbor Commercial Mortgage announced the second phase expansion and development of its CMBS and Syndication platform with the addition of three industry veterans.
Special Report: Fair Housing Changes
In a recent webinar called “Fair Housing: What’s New for 2012,” speaker Nadeen Green, senior counsel, For Rent Media Solutions, provided an overview on some of the new Fair Housing requirements that property managers should be aware of.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Employers Can Choose to Not Hire Smokers–Is the Multifamily Industry Next?
Some states allow employees to not hire someone just because they’re a smoker. Could, and should, this be applied to multifamily?
APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: April 2013
Condo prices showed the first annual increase since 2007, registering a gain of 7 percent in 2012, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: March 2013
Multifamily permits are now being issued at a rate of more than 300,000 units per year, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
MHN Interview: Getting an Insider’s Perspective on Seniors Housing
In order to learn more about the useful design elements in seniors housing, the architects at D2 Architecture in Dallas have started the Sleepover Project, which allows them to spend a day at the facilities as a “resident” to learn more about the community.