Operations & Technology
Ground Breaks on Low-Income and Veterans Affordable Housing in N.J.
Newark, N.J.–Work has gotten underway on the Newark Clinton Avenue Homes, a project that will bring 56 affordable housing apartments for low-income and veteran families in Newark, N.J.’s South Ward.
Caroma’s Latest in Water-Saving Bathroom Fixtures
Caroma’s innovative line of high efficiency bathroom fixtures is making waves in the green build circle. One of the most interesting products is the ‘Profile Smart’ fixture that combines a dual-flush toilet with a hand-wash basin and faucet.
CPC Launches ‘Energy Benchmark Plus’
New York–The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) recently launched its CPC Energy Benchmark Plus, a program to collect energy data from multifamily property owners and to help owners reduce operating costs.
New Online Tool for LEED Credential Holders
Washington, D.C.–The Green Building Certification Institute has launched the CMP Wizard, an interactive online tool to help LEED Professionals understand their Credential Maintenance Program requirements and explore continuing education options.
WNPM Enters Las Vegas with Six Management Assignments
Las Vega –Western National Property Management (WNPM), the multifamily property management division of Western National Group, has opened an office in Las Vegas and secured six third-party management contracts for multifamily communities in Las Vegas, Nevada. “One of Western National Property Management’s goals for 2011 is increasing the third-party management portfolio, particularly in the Las Vegas market,” explains Laura Khouri, president of WNPM. “It is a market in which we have operated in the past, and while the current economy is challenging, we believe in the long-term re-emergence of Las Vegas as a strong residential market.” The six communities in…
365 Connect Launches Featured Search Listings With Rent Jungle
New Orleans—365 Connect recently announced the integration of its Marketing Syndication Platform with Rent Jungle’s Featured Listings for online apartment rental marketing. The integration allows apartment community managers using the 365 Online Leasing Center the ability to elevate their search listing on Rent Jungle to the top with one click. This powerful delivers high market penetration through distribution of 365 Connect client’s listings over Rent Jungle’s syndication network to such sites as Oodle, AOL Spaces, Zillow, Facebook Marketplace and over 100 others. 365 Connect first launched its live data feed through its Marketing Syndication Platform to Rent Jungle’s housing search…
SPECIAL REPORT: Student Housing, a Different Kind of Property
Las Vegas–The National Apartment Association (NAA) Student Housing Exposition and Exposition in Las Vegas opened with panelists talking about very promising projections, with the number of college students expected to grow from 18.2 million today to about 24 million by 2016 and enrollments expanding all the way through 2025.
SPECIAL REPORT: Internet Is the New ‘Location’ in Student Housing
Las Vegas–At the National Apartment Association (NAA) Student Housing Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, a panel of college students–most of whom have been living in off-campus student housing communities for a few years and are on their way to graduate school–expressed how living close to classes is important. However, location pales in comparison to another far-more-crucial criterion: Internet connectivity.
ForRent.com Unveils Partnership with Oodle
Norfolk, Va.–For Rent Media Solutions has announced that ForRent.com has entered into an exclusive partnership with Oodle, whose Marketplace on Facebook and Oodle.com has more than 14 million monthly unique users. Under this partnership, ForRent.com customers will have its listings integrated with its Facebook Page and social graph of fans. This enhanced exposure on Facebook and in Marketplace will drive new leads and referrals to ForRent.com customers. “Our partnership with Oodle provides a human element to our customers’ listings and brings a trust factor to the rental process, since users can see how their friends and friends of friends are…
Cikel Introduces New Exotic Brazilian Hardwood Collection
Cikel America has introduced the Statesmen Collection, a new line of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring that is 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) certified. The wood is offered in two species of Brazilian Hard Birch and Brazilian Cherry Light in five different colors.