Operations & Technology

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.

Advenir Enters Orlando Market With $27.1 Million Apartment Community Purchase

Advenir, a provider of multifamily real estate investment and management services, purchased a 308-unit community located in the upscale Waterford Lakes submarket of Orlando for $27.1 million and rebranded it as Advenir at Polos East.

Landscape Your Way to Higher Occupancy

As property owners and managers compete for tenants in an unsteady economy, the importance of first impressions cannot be overlooked. Curb appeal is now more important than ever. A property that shows well from the street can help increase rents, tenant retention rates and asset values.

The Columns at Gulfport, Mississippi

A visit to The Columns at Gulfport, Mississippi.