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Greening Our Cities

Future legislation is likely to change the way the multifamily industry operates

gallery 421 Opens in Downtown Long Beach

Irvine, Calif.–gallery421, Lyon Communities’ third luxury project in downtown Long Beach is now ready. The first residents moved in late June.

Texas Multifamily Markets, Especially Austin, Show Their Strength

Austin–The recession hasn’t hit the central Texas city of Austin quite as hard as in most other places, and for the metro Austin apartment market, that means better times ahead.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Beech Street Funds $13M Refinancing with Interest-Only Feature

Queens, N.Y.–Beech Street Capital LLC provided $13 million in permanent financing for the refinance of Alpine Gardens Apartments in Queens, N.Y.

Weathering the Storms

Despite natural and man-made disasters, the Gulf Coast apartment industry is poised for a rebound

Building Rapport with Prospects

Guest cards test the ‘people skills’ of leasing consultants. Here’s how to gather the information effectively

New Lows

Just when it looked like interest rates could not get any lower, they’re dropping further

Alternative Sources

Rising energy costs and drilling disasters contribute to a need to look at solar and wind power

Suburban Sprawl Loses its Sizzle

A major demographic shift is just one catalyst for inner-city urbanization

Boston Capital Invests in Green Affordable Seniors Housing Project in San Antonio

San Antonio–The Mirabella Apartments, an affordable seniors housing development in San Antonio, Tex., has gotten a financial boost with Boston, Mass.-headquartered Boston Capital’s recent $6.13 million equity investment.