Operations & Technology
Palmer Hill Begins Work on New Condos
Palmer Hill Parters has started Phase III, or the East Building, of Palmer Hill in Stamford. The East Building property will offer 27 garden condominiums in five different floor plans, with closings anticipated to take place in spring 2012.
MHN Interview: Josh Herst, CEO of Walk Score
Josh Herst, CEO of Walk Score, describes how property managers and residents alike can benefit from knowing how walkable an apartment is to nearby amenities.
Marazzi Brings Porcelain Tile Ventilated Wall System to U.S.
The ventilated porcelain tile wall system from Marazzi looks great and can improve the energy efficiency of a building by up to 33 percent. It is an easy solution for rehab projects as well, since the tiles can be added to a structure without removing the original surface.
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.