Operations & Technology

Brookfield Multiplex Completes $54M Green Student Housing Community in Sydney

Brookfield Multiplex, an international contracting and development company has announced completing University Terraces, a $54 million green student housing project at the University of New South Wales in Sidney.

MHN Poll: New Years Resolution?

Last month, the editors at MHN asked readers what they hoped to accomplish in 2013 from a development or property management standpoint.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Splurge or Save on These Construction and Management Items?

There are some things when developing a property that cost more up front, but pay off later. There are also things that aren’t worth the investment. Here are some suggestions.

MNS Reports Predict 2013 Rent Growth in Manhattan, Brooklyn

Rent growth will continue in both Manhattan and Brooklyn in 2013. That is among findings included in the Year End Manhattan and Brooklyn Rental Reports from real estate brokerage MNS, released in mid-January.

New High-Tech Dry Cleaning Amenity is Unveiled to Apartment Market in Detroit

In keeping with the innovative nature of previous ventures, nationally recognized dry cleaning entrepreneur Wayne Wudyka recently unveiled his new “bizzie” at an event at the Farbman Group’s Lofts @ Woodward Center in downtown Detroit, Mich.

TODAY’S DEALS: Mack-Cali Buys Two Luxury Properties in Boston MSA

Mack-Cali buys two luxury assets for $150 million; Johnson Capital arranges record loan value per unit of $525,000 per unit; and Marcus & Millichap sells a Delaware property for $5.8 million.

ST Residential LLC Puts 326-unit Lex up for Sale

Chicago-based ST Residential LLC has hired brokers Holliday Fenoglio Fowler and Eastdil Secured to manage the sale of a 13-property portfolio, with an estimated value of close to $1 billion.

Seattle’s Eco-Friendly Stream Uptown Community Begins Leasing

Stream Uptown, a 118-unit, Class-A, mid-rise apartment community in Seattle’s Uptown enclave, has begun leasing residences. The announcement was made by Stream Real Estate LLC, a Seattle-based company focused on developing multifamily residential properties in the core of the Emerald City.

Preventing Pests Before the Spring Renting Season

When the weather warms and snow melts, many people will take the opportunity to relocate to new apartments and houses. Unfortunately, rodents and other pests can become a major nuisance as your renting season heats up in early spring.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: What Do You Do with Negative Online Apartment Reviews

What do you do if you get negative online reviews about your community? Do you respond to them, or leave them alone?