Operations & Technology
Vacancies Down, Rents Up in Chicago Apartment Market
Recently employed residents are forming new rental households in Chicago, which generates positive net absorption of apartment units; however, there isn’t enough supply yet to meet that increasing demand.
MEB Rolls Out Web Services for Residents
MEB (Morrison Ekre Bart) Management Services, an Arizona-based fee management company, has partnered with Property Solutions International Inc., a provider of property management websites and payments, to bring online applications, leases and payments to customers.
Just Energy Announces Partnership with Edmonton's Mustard Seed Housing Initiative
Just Energy, a North American retailer of natural gas, electricity and green energy, has donated $10,000 to The Mustard Seed Edmonton, an inner city social services agency.
Rebranded Student Housing Wins National Awards
Distressed student housing no longer, WestMar Student Lofts in Atlanta recently won the 2011 Best Turnaround Project and 2011 Best Leasing and Marketing Program at the Student Housing Business Awards in Austin, Texas.
Interface Adopts New EPD Transparency Brief for its Floor Covering Products
Interface is now the first floor coverings manufacturer to adopt the newest assurance of transparency: The EPD Transparency Brief.
Manhattan's Rental Market Springing Ahead, MNS Reveals
The number of available Manhattan rental units may have grown by 6 percent in April, but that didn’t keep rent prices for the month from experiencing a case of spring fever, and climbing by an average of $17.
Yardi Acquires ista North America's Multifamily Services Group
Yardi has acquired ista North America’s Multifamily Services Group, a supplier of energy and water metering, billing and management services.
Experian RentBureau Provides All Landlords and Property Managers the Opportunity to Report Rental Payment Data
Experian, a global information services company, announced its capability to accept rental payment data from individual landlords and smaller property managers through its new collaboration with ClearNow.
Affordable Seniors Housing Opens in Riverside
The 224-unit Vintage at Snowberry Apartment Homes, an affordable seniors housing project in Riverside, has opened fully leased.
Highwoods Properties Buys $26M Building from its Partner
by Adriana Pop, Associate Editor Highwoods Properties Inc. has purchased full ownership of a 178,300-square-foot office building in Cary from its joint venture investor, in a transaction valued at $26 million. Highwoods had developed the four-story building located at 11000 Weston Parkway in 1998. One year later, the company sold 77 percent ownership in the property […]