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Density Bonus Law: Why Affordable Housing is Badly Needed in California
As the single-family home market continues to struggle, the focus on the multifamily sector has intensified. In order to make these projects financially feasible, California developers often rely on Government Code Section 65915, also known as the Density Bonus Law.
The Green Champion: Why Your Company Might Need a CSO
Do you have a program in place to encourage green practices in your communities? Experts say that green efforts are more likely to succeed if there is a chief in place to spearhead the effort.
Shielding the Asset
Apartment owners may find it a challenge to mandate renters insurance in a soft economy.
Refi Returns: Refinancing Under HUD’s FHA Section 223(f) Program Gains New Popularity
The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Section 221(d)(4) program gained kudos as being practically the only source of construction financing available to multi-housing developers during the 2008-2010 financial crisis.
Downtown Renaissance: The Rebuilding of New Orleans
Was Hurricane Katrina a good thing for New Orleans?
New N.J. Affordable-Housing Apartments Geared Towards Families
Community Investment Strategies Inc. has completely leased its newest affordable apartment-rental community in Woolwich Township. This is the first of three affordable communities to be completed in the area.
Multifamily High-Rises Now Eligible for Energy Star
Washington, D.C.–When it comes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star, a highly coveted green stamp of approval, multifamily high-rises are now on equal footing with low-rise multifamily structures and single-family homes.
Wythe Confectionery Apartments Completed in Brooklyn
New York–Caro Enterprises has completed work on the 69-unit Wythe Confectionery apartment property (390 Wythe Ave.) in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The project, which originally started as condos, is an adaptive reuse of a former factory.
Editor’s Note: Your Ounce of Prevention
A look at disaster recovery plans, investment opportunities and renters insurance.
Building the ‘Bell’ Brand: Why Bell Partners Left the Senior Living Markets
Lessons learned during the downturn, the decision to exit the commercial real estate and senior living markets, retaining top operations talent, and the importance of branding are among the topics explored by Bell Partners.