Operations & Technology
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: What Valentine’s Day Can Teach Property Managers
Here are several ideas from Valentine’s Day that property managers can use in their communities.
BEMT Invests in 24-Story Mixed-Use Luxury Rental Community
Bluerock Enhanced Multifamily Trust has recently announced its investment in MDA City Apartments, a mixed-use luxury rental community in downtown Chicago. The New York-based non-traded real estate investment trust has partnered with Village Green, the owner of the 24-story building. Village Green is an owner / operator with a portfolio of around 40,000 units in 13 states.
Dana Strand Senior Apartments Wins NAHB’s Gold Award for Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community
Dana Strand Senior Apartments has recently won NAHB’s Best of 50+ Housing Awards—Gold Award for Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community.
Yardi Systems Deploys Unified IP Business Communications Software from Interactive Intelligence
Yardi Systems, a provider of property management software and services, has deployed unified IP business communications software from Interactive Intelligence Group Inc.
Data Benchmarking—The Key to Reducing Gas Pains and Flushing Out Inefficient Water Use
Buildings in the Northeast are among the oldest in the country and weather conditions can be notoriously harsh. Other key factors, like the escalating costs of all utilities, contribute to the fact that less efficient buildings in the Northeast can cost four times more than efficient newly constructed buildings of similar size.
Advanced Submeters Reveal Savings Opportunities for Multifamily Housing
The Internet is now used to track and analyze “big picture” electrical consumption (kWh) and demand (kW) from a single circuit to multiple sites around the world.
NorSouth Development to Develop $16.25M Seniors Community
NorSouth Development announced it is starting construction on a $16.25 million seniors community called HearthSide Sugarloaf in Gwinnett County, Ga., the fifth HearthSide community in the metro Atlanta area since 2010.
Consider This: Insuring New Construction and Renovation Projects
While most property owners are familiar with coverage for their portfolio of properties, there are some unique provisions and exposures inherent in property under construction, whether new or renovation of existing buildings.
McKinley Announces New Residential Assignment in Melbourne, Florida
McKinley recently announced it has been appointed as the property manager and asset manager of Caribbean Isle Apartments, a 376 unit resort style apartment community, which includes one and two bedroom garden homes and lofts and is surrounded by lakes and the Mallard Landing Golf Course in Melbourne, Fla.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Build Micro Units?
Would you consider having micro units in your building?