Business Specialties

Increasing Risk Awareness

While the multi-housing industry is paying more attention to resident insurance, it’s still not enough.

Evolving Trends

In-unit washers and dryers are preferred by residents and developers.

Lighting, LEDs and Legislation

Getting residents up to speed on their options.

Big Unit with a Small Footprint

Wisznia | Architecture + Development brings a creative approach to adaptive reuse in New Orleans.

Equity Residential Enters into Billion Dollar Agreement to Acquire Interest

Equity Residential announced it has signed a contract to acquire 26.5 percent ownership interest in Archstone, a privately held owner, operator and developer of multifamily properties. The agreement was for $1.325 billion, in cash.

Top Deals of 2011

The apartment market returns to its norm with large investment sales transactions.

On the Hill: The Post Construction Rule

The EPA is currently developing a proposal that would impose requirements on new developments, redevelopments and MS4s (municipal storm-sewer systems) to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff.

New Online Calculator Estimates Carbon Benefits of Wood Buildings

Wood Works, a cooperative venture of major North American wood associations, launched an online tool that estimates the carbon benefits of wood buildings.

How Trader Joe's Can Be An Example to Apartment Managers

Five tips for applying the store’s success to the multifamily industry.

SF Redevelopment Takes Step Toward First U.S. LEED-ND Gold

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded conditional approval of LEED for Neighborhood Development gold for the plan to redevelop Sunnydale, a public housing property.