Operations & Technology
USGBC’s LEED Automation Will Enhance Green-Building Communication
The U.S. Green Building Council has introduced the new program LEED Automation, which will streamline the LEED certification process and advance data-tracking capabilities.
Construction Commences on $33M Green Affordable Housing Development
Davie, Fla.–Ground has just broken on East Village, a 155-unit affordable housing townhome community in Davie, Fla., that will bring much-needed housing to very low-income families.
RealPage, Inc. Announces Public Offering of Its Common Stock
RealPage, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a public offering of 9 million shares of its common stock, of which 4 million are being offered by the Company and 5 million are being offered by selling stockholders. In addition, certain selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,350,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. RealPage will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders. The offering price of the…
Interview with Lydia Bishop: Management Strategies in Florida
Dallas–Lydia Bishop has been promoted to senior vice president of the Florida region with Riverstone Residential Group, one of the largest privately owned, third-party multifamily apartment management companies in the United States.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED-Certified Properties Reach 1B-SF Mark
The Washington, D.C.-based organization just announced that the square footage of commercial projects certified under its LEED Green Building Rating System has exceeded 1 billion square feet around the world.
Maximizing Cash Flow: Tips for Apartment Owners and Managers
Property managers and owners typically spend a significant amount of time minimizing expenses while fighting to attract and retain new tenants in order to maximize cash flow and profit.
N.C. Apartments Win LEED Silver
Charlotte, N.C.–Circle at South End, a 360-unit apartment complex that also includes 8,000 square feet of retail space and 714 parking spaces on about five acres, has been awarded a LEED Silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Use New Media With Old Marketing Techniques
Don’t discard tried-and-true marketing methods in today’s increasingly complex environment.
Do Renters Really Like to Pay Rent Online?
Research indicates residents want to pay rent online, but not many renters actually do.