Operations & Technology
What Renters Want in an Apartment
Not all renters fit into conventional assumptions about their demographic. MHN went to the source to find out what people are looking for in a space.
Ariston Introduces 24-Inch Wide All-In-One Washer/Dryer
Ariston has introduced a space saving and energy efficient laundry solution for a wide variety of housing situations.
New Renters Insurance Standard for Apartment Industry
Washington, D.C.–The Multifamily Information and Transactions Standards (MITS) initiative has released a new Renters’ Insurance 4.0 data-transfer standard.
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.