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Multifamily Owners Focus on Green Benchmarking
Energy efficiency in the multifamily sector could be improved by about 30 percent nationwide by the end of the next decade, but owners must first know how much energy their portfolios consume.
Best Bet for Building: Small Units in an Urban Location
There appears to be a serious rental shortage in the making, and the greatest demand will come from Baby Boomers and their progeny—the emerging Renter Nation. Ironically, both groups want urban apartments that are smart-sized and affordable.
SPECIAL REPORT: Apartment Project Feasibility Should Be Carefully Considered, Say Experts
Orlando, Fla.–Panelists at the NAHB Builders’ Show say that the first step in developing apartments is to determine the feasibility of the project.
Sterling University Housing Prepares to Debut Three New Luxury Housing Properties
Houston–Sterling University Housing will complete development of three new upscale off-campus student apartment properties in 2011, two of which are being designed to obtain LEED Silver certification.
The Role of Urban Design: Q&A with Clark Manus
Recently elected AIA President Clark Manus talks to MHN about the role architecture and design have in urban communities.
ZOM’s Avery on Southwestern Wins Best Garden Apartment Community
Dallas–NAHB has honored ZOM Inc. its 2010 Best Garden Apartment Community Award for The Avery on Southwestern, a 422-unit luxury multifamily property.
Promising Predictions for the 2011 Apartment Industry
Some analysts expect apartments to perform at levels close to the last market peak.
Receivership Pitfalls in Property Management
Before stepping in on a receivership, there are some things a manager should know.
ZOM’s Avery on Southwestern Wins Best Garden Apartment Community
Dallas–NAHB has honored ZOM Inc. its 2010 Best Garden Apartment Community Award for The Avery on Southwestern, a 422-unit luxury multifamily property.
Apartment REITs Score High Returns in 2010
Washington, DC–All sectors of the U.S. REIT market delivered positive returns in 2010, with apartment REITs leading the way.