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Six Amenities You Need (And Two You Don't) For Vacation Rentals

Apartments used for vacation often have different amenities than everyday apartments. Here is a list of amenities that would work well in a vacation apartment, as well as two that might not be necessary.

'Economy Watch' Podcast with Dees Stribling: U.S. Housing Sales Are Up

It was a nervous week because of euro-zone issues, but the good news is that U.S. housing sales are up.

TODAY'S DEALS: $200M L.A. Development Breaks Ground

J.H. Snyder Co. breaks ground on a $200 million asset in L.A.; Colony Hills Capital lands a 2,000-unit portfolio in Alabama; and ARA brokers the largest multifamily sale to-date in New Hampshire.

City Goes Green with Food Waste Disposal Pilot Program

A new program called “Clean Kitchen, Green Community” was recently launched in Philadelphia to assess how food waste disposers could help the city become greener.

Maryland Affordable Housing Completes Redevelopment

The redevelopment of the 100-unit Harper House in Columbia, Md., has been completed, according to Enterprise Home, which held a grand re-opening ceremony recently to mark the occasion.

Museum-Quality Sculpture to Grace NYC Apartment Property

Equity Residential reports it developed Ten23 Apartments with an eye toward redefining luxury residential living.

Economy Watch: Banks Getting Healthier

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reported that commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the agency reported an aggregate profit of $35.3 billion during the first quarter of 2012, a $6.6 billion improvement compared with the first quarter of 2011.

Mission Palms Apartments, Tucson, Az.

Against the desolate backdrop of suburban Tucson lie 30 acres of crisp green lawns marked with citrus and magnolia trees that provide shade for this one-time ranch for the stars turned multifamily community.

Maintenance Requests

MHN finds out what renters really think about their property management.

Safety & Security

Before satisfying the more ancillary needs and desires your residents may have, providing adequate security is a priority that cannot be overlooked.