Operations & Technology
Apartment REIT Recapitalizes, Renames Itself
In a complex deal involving a number of investors, Apartment Trust of America Inc. has recapitalized itself, acquired a large new portfolio and changed its name.
Fluid Expands Eco-Friendly Low-Flow Fixture Line
Sustainable Solutions International’s Fluid brand has expanded its offering of low-flow fixtures that meet the USGBC’s WaterSense labeling program. The addition of a single-handle faucet to five of the brand’s collections means there are even more green options for your next contemporary bath design.
MHN TV: CityView Bay Area Fund
Tony Cardoza, CityView managing director shares insights regarding the investment philosophy of CityView’s Bay Area Fund. Potrero Launch, a new multifamily community developed and designed by Martin Building Company, is an adaptive reuse project that incorporates new construction. It’s seeking LEED certification.
MIG Real Estate LLC Acquires Two Residential Communities in Lakewood
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor MIG Real Estate LLC has acquired two residential communities in the Lakewood submarket of Denver. The Newport Beach, Calif.-based real estate investment company purchased The Hamptons and The Huntington, representing the fifth and sixth acquisition for the company in Colorado. The Hamptons is a 312-unit residential community located at 8507 […]
MHN TV: Mobility Trends
RENTCafe’s Esther Bonardi comments on mobility trends impacting all aspects of multifamily operations and consumer habits.
FS Energy Adds New Director of Information
FS Energy, an independent provider of comprehensive energy solutions for multifamily residential properties, and a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, has hired Aaron Mehta as director of energy information.
Victorian Factory Becomes Green Apartments
The Abbot Mill renovation in Forge Village of Westford, Mass., has been completed. Originally built in 1870 and long a part of the industrial history of Massachusetts, the property now includes 131 residential units, 13 of which are affordable housing.
Terra Group Plans for New Residential Towers in Coconut Grove
Terra Group, a Miami-based real estate development company, is planning to build Grove at Grand Bay, two luxury towers nestled in Coconut Grove comprising 96 units. The residential buildings are expected to be certified LEED Silver.
IREM Report Confirms Strong Metrics for Apartments
The recently released 2012 edition of “Income/Expense Analysis: Conventional Apartments,” published by the Institute of Real Estate Management, confirms the conventional wisdom among the apartment industry. Namely, it’s bonanza time for landlords.
Are You Taking the Necessary Steps to Fully Protect Your Properties, Your Community and Your Students?
Don’t let your student housing property fall victim to on-property offenses by improperly screened residents or inadequate security measures.