Business Specialties

Submeters Save Energy, According to NYC Demonstration

New York–Does submetering at an apartment complex reduce energy usage throughout the property?

NAA Conference Report: How Can You Reduce Your Property’s Carbon Footprint?

New Orleans–First Step? Find out what your property’s carbon footprint is.

Renters Look to Friends’ Recommendations When Hunting for New Digs

New York–Renters’ aren’t just looking at traditional advertising when searching for new apartments.

NAA Conference Report: Social Media Marketing Fact and Fiction

New Orleans–60 percent of [American] companies have incorporated social media into their marketing strategies and 93 percent of companies believe they should have a social media presence.

San Diego Highrise to Use Light-Gauge Steel as Support Structure

San Diego–Leeding Edge LLC, a joint venture of Em Johnson Interest Inc. and Avion Development LLC, has inked a deal with FrameMax to use light-gauge steel multifamily highrise project in downtown San Diego.

MyNewPlace Launches Guarantee Program

New Orleans–MyNewPlace has announced the first-ever $275 average cost-per-lease guarantee program for multifamily owner/operators at the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Conference in New Orleans.

Mike Whaling: Reaching Your Audience

MHN catches up with Mike Whaling during the AIM 2010 conference. With so many ways to reach the –whether new prospects or to retain existing residents–marketing teams must realize one size doesn’t fit all apartment communities.

Making Concessions

Determine best practices for leasing and renewal incentives to maximize NOI.

Abode Communities Puts Finishing Touches on Affordable Housing in LA County

East Rancho Dominguez, Calif.–Casa Dominguez ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates Los Angeles County affordable housing for young adults transitioning out of the foster system

A Primer on Real Estate Private Equity Fund Formation and Operations – Part II

The economic terms of a real estate fund are ultimately going to be dictated by market conditions.