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9 Things Renters in Their 50s and 60s Want in an Apartment

Because of the mortgage crisis, or empty nest syndrome, many people in their 50s and 60s are renting. Here are nine things these renters are looking for in an apartment.

Social Media Helps Market New Dallas Apartments

Wood Partners reports that after only eight weeks, the property is 60 percent leased. The company isn’t just relying on the strength of the local market to get renters to sign on the dotted line–it’s also pursuing social media.

What's Old is New Again: Value-Add Capital Program Aims to Modernize Community Interiors

CBRE Global Investors has purchased Heritage Creek, a 324-unit garden-style apartment community built in the ’90s, and it plans to initiate a value-add capital program to modernize the interiors.

Join a Live Facebook Chat w/ Tom Bozzuto Tuesday, Jan. 24

Gain insight into the market during a one-hour live chat with an industry trailblazer.

Tishman Construction to Serve as Related and Oxford's Building Partner

Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group announced the retention of Tutor Perini Corporation as contractor for the Hudson Yards development.

Marcus & Millichap Report Predicts Strongest Year Yet for Rental Market

2011 proved to be a good year for multifamily, according to Marcus & Millichap’s 2012 National Apartment Report. And this is predicted to continue for 2012.

PROFILE: On-Site.com

The Silicon Valley company offers its clients a completely paperless, online, lease-management process from property listing to the signing of the lease contract.

Enterprise Launches Re-Designed Integrated Website

Columbia, Md. – Celebrating its 30th anniversary year, Enterprise Community Partners Inc., together with Enterprise Community Investment Inc. recently launched a new website that integrates a wealth of information and resources into one interactive and easy-to-navigate portal serving the housing and community development industry. Using the same URL and cloud computing, users are invited to experience the impact of Enterprise’s work across the nation through compelling images and powerful stories that highlight the organization’s expertise across multiple disciplines.  Developers, investors, policymakers and many other community development partners will find the latest information, technical resources and tools they need. Innovative features …

Are Homes Ready for Electric Cars?

Everybody wants to know what it means to own an electric vehicle. They’re not for everybody, however. As with many “greener” behaviors, it takes conviction, discipline and planning to make owning one work.