Operations & Technology

A Breath of Relief in the Mid-Atlantic

Industry experts don’t expect the 2012 election to slow the pace of recovery for the top-performing Washington, D.C. metro; in Philadelphia, diverse economics continue to shine favorably on the market.

Compact Satis Toilet Also Has Small Environmental Footprint

The new Satis dual-flush toilet from INAX is big when it comes to water conservation and versatility, but not when it comes to size. The Good Design Gold Award winning toilet is a tankless unit that is small enough to fit in an apartment’s half-bath, but powerful and attractive enough to serve in the master suite.

Who is Your Demographic?

With the renter pool covering a wider audience, is it possible to appeal to everyone?

Joint Venture Acquires 7,654-acre CalPERS Portfolio, Including Merriam Mountain

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor San Diego-based Newland Real Estate Group LLC has formed a new joint venture with North America Sekisui House LLC, a division of a major Japanese development company, and has thus acquired the largest operating portfolio of residential master-planned communities in the United States. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the deal […]

CityView Closes on First Community in its $300 Million Fund

CityView has closed on its first asset from the Bay Area Fund–a $300 million fund that will be used to invest in Bay Area, Calif., multifamily communities.

7 Things Renters in Their 70s and Beyond Want in an Apartment (And 1 Bonus)

What do renters in their 70s and beyond want in an apartment?

Building Information Modeling for Multifamily Developers

BIM offers multifamily stakeholders the ultimate in the due diligence process. Investors and owners can see exact designs, actual costs and real-time schedules. BIM dramatically reduces costs attributed to bad plans via permit fees, construction delays, change orders, lost rents and construction defects.

Interview with Robert Faith, CEO, Greystar

Founder and CEO Robert Faith attributes Greystar’s number-one status to a number of factors.

Editor's Note: It's Election Season Again

How will multifamily trade associations use the down time?

According to Market Report, Long Island City, N.Y., is Thriving

Last year was a very good year for Long Island City, N.Y., which leveraged the rising rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn to attract many first-time residents.