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TurnSocial Announces 'Leads Bar' to Increase Conversions on Multifamily Websites

TurnSocial, a provider of social toolbars for apartment websites, is introducing the TurnSocial Leads Bar—a one-click lead-capture tool.

TODAY'S DEALS: KBS REIT Acquires 255-Unit Asset Outside Baltimore

KBS Legacy Partners Apartment REIT buys a Maryland asset; Strategic Capital Partners acquires a community in Oklahoma City; and NAI Hunneman brokers the $2.7 million sale of a 100 percent-occupied building.

MHN Interview: Nicholas Dunlap, CPM, Dunlap Property Group

Nicholas Dunlap, CPM, Dunlap Property Group, describes improving the operation of someone’s investment.

How to Minimize Property Damage in the Event of a Wildfire

As summer approaches and the temperatures go up, it is important for multifamily owners and property managers to protect their buildings from wildfires.

Five Apartment Building Amenities That Might Not Be Worth the Investment

Sometimes buildings have amenities that renters don’t necessarily want or need. Here are five amenities that might not be worth the investment. Do you agree?

Butte Cos. Plans $35M Luxury Apartment Complex in Chandler

By Alex Girda, Associate Editor Phoenix’s climate and attractive lifestyle is motivating developers to grow the local inventory of luxury multifamily properties. A recent case in point: the $35 million development in Chandler planned by Scottsdale-based Butte Cos. The proposed 222-unit project would rise on a 10-acre parcel on McClintock Drive, just north of Chandler […]

Wood Partners LLC and East West Partners Plan New Luxury Apartment Community

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Wood Partners L.L.C. and East West Partners announced that they have arranged capital from USAA Real Estate Company for the development of a luxury apartment community in the heart of the Union Station/Riverfront Park redevelopment. The $62 million Alta City House, located at 1801 Chestnut St., will include 280 units […]

Chicagoland Apartment Association Unveils Apartment Living Campaign

“We’ve been through a very difficult recession, but the rental market has pulled out of it more quickly than other parts of the economy. More and more people will be choosing renting,” says Chicagoland Apartment Association vice president.

Yardi Beacon New Web Manager for Public Housing Agencies

Yardi announced its general release of Yardi Beacon for managing public housing, affordable housing, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s housing choice vouchers program.

Security Properties Buys Tempe Multifamily Property

Security Properties Inc. has acquired MetroPointe, a 408-unit apartment property in Tempe, Ariz.