Operations & Technology

New Student Housing Opens in Boca Raton

Boca Raton, Fla.–The Innovation Village Apartments, a new student housing development at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus, opened recently for the beginning of the 2011-12 academic year.

MHN Interview: Actovia’s Ingber Talks New Real Estate Technology System

New York–Jonathan Ingber discusses newly-launched Actovia Explorer, a cloud-based commercial real estate search and lead discovery system.

University Residence Hall and Dining Facility Opens in St. Louis

St. Louis–A very tight time frame and the presence of in-ground obstructions were among the challenges surmounted in completing a new $15 million freshman residence hall and dining facility at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis.

Multifamily Technology Advancements: A Look at RW Zukin

In the past, the multifamily industry was notoriously slow to adapt new technologies. However real estate firm RW Zukin is utilizing resident technology to advance their portfolio.

On Location in Portofino, Tampa, Fla.

Portofino is, without a doubt, one of Tampa, Fla.’s unique apartment communities.

Density Bonus Law: Why Affordable Housing is Badly Needed in California

As the single-family home market continues to struggle, the focus on the multifamily sector has intensified. In order to make these projects financially feasible, California developers often rely on Government Code Section 65915, also known as the Density Bonus Law.

The Green Champion: Why Your Company Might Need a CSO

Do you have a program in place to encourage green practices in your communities? Experts say that green efforts are more likely to succeed if there is a chief in place to spearhead the effort.

Shielding the Asset

Apartment owners may find it a challenge to mandate renters insurance in a soft economy.

Downtown Renaissance: The Rebuilding of New Orleans

Was Hurricane Katrina a good thing for New Orleans?

New N.J. Affordable-Housing Apartments Geared Towards Families

Community Investment Strategies Inc. has completely leased its newest affordable apartment-rental community in Woolwich Township. This is the first of three affordable communities to be completed in the area.