Operations & Technology

Groveton Green Maryland’s First Gold Certified LEED for Homes

Groveton Green Apartments, a 226-unit luxury apartment community in Owings Mills, Md., has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Art of Screening

Proper procedures ensure safer communities and a lower vacancy rate.

TODAY’S DEALS: SARES•REGIS Launches Value-Add Fund

SARES•REGIS Group launches a fund targeting western markets; Landmark Apartment trust announces plans to buy management operations of Elco Landmark Residential Housing; and Lee & Associates’ Berzack Group sells a 52-unit asset in Van Nuys, Calif.

How to Keep Vacancy Costs to a Minimum During Downtime

Using extra time, money and resources to complete the dreaded move-out process can be detrimental to an apartment manager’s finances if not handled correctly.

Carroll Organization Enhances Property Management Platform with New Hires, Structural Improvements; Plans Geographic Expansion

Carroll Organization, a privately-held real estate company focused on multifamily investment, management, and development, has embarked on a new initiative aimed at enhancing its property management services, which are currently provided both to third parties and to Carroll Organization’s 10,000-unit portfolio of owned properties.

Pre-Leasing Set to Open For Chicago Luxury Community

Morningside Group, a Chicago-based developer, will begin pre-leasing the luxury apartment community Wheaton 121 on March 15.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Can You Back Up Your Community’s ‘Wow’ Factor?

It’s great to have really cool amenities. But renters are also looking for a nice, safe place to live. Do you offer both?

Recycled Millwork Panels Achieve a Unique Eco-Friendly Style

A new panel collection from Kirei embodies the old adage that ‘one man’s trash is another’s treasure.’ The finger-jointed millwork panels are built using falloff from flooring or casework manufacturing and waste wood from beetle-killed pine trees.

ChargePoint Partners with NYSERDA to Install More than 80 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New York

ChargePoint recently installed an electric vehicle charging station at the Solaire, a multifamily community in Battery Park City in Manhattan. This installation marks the first of more than 80 planned EV charging stations throughout New York.

Assurant Specialty Property Launches Its First Mobile Site for Consumers

Assurant Specialty Property, a provider of renters insurance and security deposit alternatives to the multifamily housing industry, announced the launch of its mobile-optimized website for renters insurance, located at www.rentersecurity.com.