Operations & Technology
Aon Launches New Tenant Rent Default Insurance in U.S.
Aon, a provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human resources solutions, announced that it has partnered with QBE Insurance to release Aon Rent Protect, a new insurance product designed to reimburse landlords for lost income when tenants default on rent payments.
MRI Software Announces Acquisition of VaultWare
MRI Software, a developer of real estate management and investment software solutions for the global real estate industry, announced that it has acquired Realty DataTrust Corporation, the holding company for VaultWare.
AvalonBay Communities Launches Two New Apartment Brands
AvalonBay Communities announced the introduction of two new apartment community brands, “AVA” and “eaves.”
What Renters in Their Late 20s to Mid 30s Are Looking For
Renters in their late 20s to mid 30s are different from their early 20s counterparts. Here is a list of what they are looking for in an apartment.
Los Angeles Student Housing Community Captures LEED Platinum
A new USC student housing community called West 27th Place has just realized a rare achievement among the nation’s student housing. It is one of only a few such housing developments to garner a LEED Platinum rating.
A Technology Checklist for the 21st Century LIHTC Asset Manager
With the increased demands placed on LIHTC asset managers, it is more important than ever for all of us to take control of our data and analysis with a single, workflow-oriented and comprehensive database. It is easy for asset managers to get stuck in antiquated processes and it can feel daunting to start over. But with the stakes so high and the opportunities for efficiencies and improvement so vast, the LIHTC industry needs to take the leap into the 21st Century with technology for the 21st Century asset manager.
MiMA Condos Go Rental
The Related Cos. is putting 151 more residences at its development MiMA on the market as rental apartments, instead of the condos they were planned as under the name One MiMA Tower.
MHN Interview: Why the U.S. Multifamily Market Appeals to International Companies
Fabrizio Lucchese, CEO, Jaymor Group, discusses the benefits of his Canadian real estate company doing business in the United States.
New Developer Proves Successful with 100 Percent Occupancy
In 2009, almost none of the condo units had been sold at The Mark, a 244-unit building. However, The RADCO Companies took over as developer and in one year sold 79 units. And now, the condos in the building are completely sold.
Affordable Housing Drawing Yields 28 Sold Units in One Day
Atlanta BeltLine had its first drawing for its 28 affordable homes at the Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing in Atlanta. All units were sold in one day.