News

Peerless Lighting Introduces Innovative Origami Luminaries

Origami luminaries from Peerless Lighting combine advanced lighting optics with the aesthetics of the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. The fixtures offer an efficient illumination solution for lobbies, common areas and modern unit interiors.

Apartment Property Insurance Goes on the Upswing in 2011

A year can make quite a difference, and it has in the National Multi Housing Council’s annual Apartment Cost of Risk Survey. As per the study’s results, the cost to insure apartment properties increased from 2010 to 2011, going up 1 percent.

Humphreys & Partners Expanding in Pacific Northwest

Humphreys & Partners Architects LP has hired Carl J. Colson, an architect with 33 years’ experience, as regional director to launch an office in Seattle.

RentSentinel Launches New Social Product for Multifamily

RentSentinel, a provider of apartment marketing management software, recently launched Social. The new product gives leasing agents the ability to manage social media sites from the RentSentinel platform.

PROFILE: Rosen Partners LLC

Dan Rosen, managing director of Rosen Partners LLC, believes there is one winning strategy in developing multifamily housing, whether for-sale or for-rent.

Economy Watch: Strong Medicine For the Euro-Zone, But S&P Is Skeptical

Looking to shore up the wobbly euro, French President Sarkozy and German Chancellor Merkel told the rest of the euro-zone governments that it was time to accept more centralized control of fiscal policy, or else.

Multi-Housing News: Inside the December Issue

Read the articles from the latest print issue of Multi-Housing News.

Increasing Risk Awareness

While the multi-housing industry is paying more attention to resident insurance, it’s still not enough.

Evolving Trends

In-unit washers and dryers are preferred by residents and developers.

Lighting, LEDs and Legislation

Getting residents up to speed on their options.