Operations & Technology
How to Minimize Property Damage in the Event of a Wildfire
As summer approaches and the temperatures go up, it is important for multifamily owners and property managers to protect their buildings from wildfires.
Five Apartment Building Amenities That Might Not Be Worth the Investment
Sometimes buildings have amenities that renters don’t necessarily want or need. Here are five amenities that might not be worth the investment. Do you agree?
Wood Partners LLC and East West Partners Plan New Luxury Apartment Community
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Wood Partners L.L.C. and East West Partners announced that they have arranged capital from USAA Real Estate Company for the development of a luxury apartment community in the heart of the Union Station/Riverfront Park redevelopment. The $62 million Alta City House, located at 1801 Chestnut St., will include 280 units […]
Chicagoland Apartment Association Unveils Apartment Living Campaign
“We’ve been through a very difficult recession, but the rental market has pulled out of it more quickly than other parts of the economy. More and more people will be choosing renting,” says Chicagoland Apartment Association vice president.
Yardi Beacon New Web Manager for Public Housing Agencies
Yardi announced its general release of Yardi Beacon for managing public housing, affordable housing, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s housing choice vouchers program.
Security Properties Buys Tempe Multifamily Property
Security Properties Inc. has acquired MetroPointe, a 408-unit apartment property in Tempe, Ariz.
Paragon Plans 400,000-Square-Foot Outlet Shopping Center in Cedar Grove
By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor Paragon Outlet Partners L.L.C. has presented to the Eagan Economic Development Authority a preliminary concept plan for a new upscale outlet shopping center in Cedar Grove. The Baltimore-based developer proposes a project that would feature between 90 and 100 high-end outlet stores on approximately 35 acres of land. With more […]
New Manhattan Apartments Feature Souped-up Daylighting Glass
A New York apartment building is the world’s first large residential project to use a combination of glass fiber veils that act as a controlled light diffuser.
Are You a Bad Neighbor?
No one ever gets an apartment with the intention of being a bad neighbor. It’s hard living in close quarters. Are you unintentionally doing any of these six things that could be annoying your neighbors?
2012 NMHC 50 Names Nation's Largest Apartment Owners, Managers
In a resurgent rental market, the top players are Boston Capital and Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, according to the National Multi Housing Council’s new 2012 NMHC 50.