Operations & Technology
The New Dynamic of Renting
The rental industry has long provided apartments for the resident unable to qualify for or un-attracted to single-family home ownership. A detailed examination of the single-family inventory in most markets nationwide reveals that a historic average of 15 percent of all single-family homes are not owner-occupied.
The Leasing Office of Tomorrow
Technology is changing the leasing office and leasing process dramatically. Prospects can now tour a property, apply for a home and sign a lease without ever leaving their digs.
Mystery Shopping: The Great Debate
The multifamily industry has been using mystery shoppers for quite a few years to make certain their employees were doing a good job, but lately the debate over whether or not the program actually works has heated up.
Appealing to a ‘Green’ Renter: If You Build it Sustainably, Will Prospects Come?
The key to getting renters in the door of a green community is knowing what they most value–and educating them about the environment you’ve created.
TODAY’S DEALS: NorthMarq and Deepwater Advisors Sell Washington D.C. Apartment Building
NorthMarq Investment Services and Deepwater Advisors LLC announced the sale of The Ellington Apartments; and ARA brokers asset sale in the secondary market.
B’nai B’rith Housing Wins 2011 MetLife Foundation Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing
B’nai B’rith Housing New England received a MetLife Foundation Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing for its work with the Covenant House in Brighton, Mass.
Behringer Harvard Invests in Renaissance in SF’s East Bay
Texas-based Behringer Harvard has acquired Renaissance, a 132-apartment luxury multifamily community in San Francisco’s East Bay.
Meet the Winners of the 2011 Excellence Awards
The MHN Excellence Awards recognize outstanding people, companies and properties throughout the industry and the contributions they have made to the multi-housing sector in recent years.
AGC Sponsors Zero Net Energy Home Collegiate Project
AGC sponsored The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2011 Solar Decathlon Team. The competition consisted of teams that designed solar-powered homes that were judged based on affordability, consumer appeal and design excellence.
Hitting Bottom: A Look at Multi-Housing in Florida
Florida is seen as the poster child for the condo conversation craze, a term that makes Jack McCabe cringe, even though he doesn’t think the market will stabilize until 2013.