Business Specialties

MHN TV: Turning Prospects into Renters

MHN Editor-in-Chief Diana Mosher visits with Sanford Steinberg, AIA, CPG during the 2011 NAA conference in Las Vegas. Steinberg shares strategies for apartment unit layouts, how to create an inviting arrival experience that will seal the deal, and current trends shaping amenities.

Luxury Apartments near Texas Medical Center Get Underway

Houston–Archstone has begun construction on a 474-residence project near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, where more than 93,000 employees work.

SPECIAL REPORT: Understanding Investors’ Goals Is Secret to Fee Management Success

The keys to property management success include having an understanding of who composes the property’s ownership and what their goals are, said speakers at the NAA Education Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.

The Holistic Approach to Telecommunications

In the debate between cable and fiber optics, property owners err in not seeking complete knowledge.

Sustainability Is Built in a Project’s Early Stages

For affordable housing, balancing the expense and effectiveness of sustainable options means working closely with consultants early on.

Nightclub and Resort Styles Meet Outdoor Design

Outdoor spaces become extensions of the indoors and create intimate places where residents can gather. They’re also a great place to differentiate a property from the rest.

Demand for Multifamily Construction Lending

The flow of multifamily construction financing is slowly increasing, and lenders have more than their fair share of choices for investing.

Ancillary Income’s Contribution to the Bottom Line

Whether from new or old sources, ancillary income can add significantly to a property management company’s revenue.

Colliers International Expands D.C. Operations

Washington, D.C., and Seattle–Colliers International has expanded its metro Washington, D.C.-based operations by launching a new office and introducing a regional property management practice.

Affordable Housing TOD Planned for Denver

Denver–The Urban Land Conservancy has bought land along Denver’s FasTracks Southwest light-rail corridor to develop an affordable, mixed-use transit-oriented development called Evans Station Lofts.