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A Modest Proposal to Get Rid of Additional Apartment Fees

Having to pay the additional fees included in renting a new apartment is a major turn-off for renters. Here’s a suggestion on how to avoid them.

California Investor Acquires Texas Multifamily Community

MIG Real Estate has acquired the Cottages, an apartment property in Austin, Texas.

$75M Luxury Apartment Project Comes to Wheaton, MD

By Adrian Maties, Associate Editor After six years of planning, the Washington Property Co. has finally started work on Solaire-Wheaton, a $75 million luxury apartment development in Wheaton, Md. The project was put on hold during the recession. WPC is constructing the Solaire-Wheaton on the site of the former First Baptist Church of Wheaton, adjacent […]

HIT Invests $11 Million to Revitalize Two Chicago Affordable Housing Developments

The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, a fixed-income investment company, is providing $11 million to fund substantial rehabilitation of two Chicago-based affordable housing developments.

Advanced Management Company Goes Smoke Free Company-Wide

Advanced Management Company of Lake Forest, Calif., recently announced the kick off of their company-wide “breathe easy” initiative.

Interview with Brian Ward: Guide to Investment Partnerships

Brian Ward, chief investment officer TCG Capital Markets LLP, supplies a guide to structuring investment partnerships and points out important trends in equity preferences today.

Bozzuto Management Company Selects PeopleAnswers 
as Talent Assessment Solution

PeopleAnswers recently announced a software licensing agreement with Bozzuto Management Company, a subsidiary of The Bozzuto Group of companies.

Stavrou to Build Townhomes in South Baltimore

By Adrian Maties, Associate Editor After nearly five years without any new towhnhome construction, the South Baltimore townhome market seems to be coming back to life. Steve Strohecker broke ground a few weeks ago on a four-townhome project. He is now followed by Annapolis-based Stavrou whose project will bring 10 luxury townhomes to South Baltimore. […]

How to Treat a Doorman (And How to Act as One)

Many people live in doorman buildings, so there should be standard practices for both the residents and the doormen to follow. Here are some suggestions.

The Multifamily Market Cycle

What at-large economic trends mean for the apartment industry.