Development

How Socially Responsible Are Your Apartment Communities?

Afghanistan is frequently in the headlines, but many Americans know very little about this distant and mysterious land. Connie Duckworth wants to change all that.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Build Micro Units?

Would you consider having micro units in your building?

TODAY’S DEALS: Brandywine, Campus Crest and HSRE Partner on $158.5M Project

A joint venture announces a student housing tower in Philadelphia; HFF lands $72 million for a Hoboken refinancing; and Centerline provides $43.1 million in acquisition financing for a Houston asset.

Fair Housing for New Construction

The potential impact when rules are not followed.

Off-Campus Housing Supply will be Constrained for Foreseeable Future

Campus Crest Communities hosts ‘investor day’ at NYSE boardroom.

Mill Creek Residential Announces New Glendale Luxury Apartment Community

Located at 610, N, Central Avenue, the site will be the home of a new, six-story, mid-rise, high-end apartment structure, one of the first properties of its kind for the developer. Resident amenities will include an underground parking facility, a resort-style pool and spa, an around-the-clock fitness center and yoga facility, a resident clubroom featuring a kitchen and business center, as well as two rooftop decks offering views of the nearby Verdugo Mountains.

TODAY’S DEALS: Walker & Dunlop Provides TF Cornerstone with $120M

Walker & Dunlop lands $120 million for an apartment tower in Queens, N.Y.; a new mixed-use asset is coming to Charles City, Iowa; and NorthMarq arranges a $19.9 million mortgage with two years interest-only.

MHN Interview: How $1B Will Affect Affordable Housing in New York State

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently committed $1 billion to the House New York program. MHN speaks to Donald Capoccia, president, New York State Association for Affordable Housing, about what this government investment will mean for the future of affordable housing in New York.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Splurge or Save on These Construction and Management Items?

There are some things when developing a property that cost more up front, but pay off later. There are also things that aren’t worth the investment. Here are some suggestions.

Work Begins on Phase Two of Suburban Dallas Transit-Oriented Development

Developer Huffines Communities has started work on the second phase of Hebron 121 Station in Denton County, which is in the northern part of metro Dallas. The project is slated for completion in the summer of 2014. According to the developer, the architectural design for the project will continue to be influenced by the style of coastal U.S. resorts and the West Indies.