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Using Data for Better Portfolio Performance

How to achieve additional savings by analyzing utility costs and using benchmarking strategies, according to a case study from NeighborWorks.

Building on Wetlands

The biggest risk is that those wanting to develop may not be aware that a portion of that land may be situated on fresh or saltwater wetlands. In addition, developing on wetlands is a quick way to unknowingly commit a federal offense.

Buy, Sell or Hold: Timing the Market in 2017

An expert from Marcus & Millichap discusses timing in a fluctuating market cycle.

Cybersecurity 411: The Value of Your Information

The cost of a data breach is significant today, and will only continue to escalate as liability, regulation and other factors increase.

Ann Matheis

Getting More from Package Lockers

As more consumers have their packages shipped directly from online retailers, the influx of packages has put a strain on property managers responsible for accepting and holding deliveries year-round.

5 Pitfalls Plaguing Multifamily Deals—And How to Push Past Them

When you’re in the middle of a multifamily real estate deal, the stakes are often in the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars—a lot is on the line. And when the pressure is on, that’s when things can be overlooked or unaccounted for.

Breaking Ground in Southeast Markets in 2017

While demand for dense developments provides the opportunity to break ground in new markets, there are unique challenges in doing so.

Top Amenities for 2017, from Millennials to Boomers

A look at the amenities most sought after by each demographic group.

Cross-Laminated Timber Changing Views on Multifamily Construction

This engineered wood building system is made from several layers of dimensional lumber, stacked crosswise and glued together.

A Property Manager’s Guide to Smart Apartments

Smart devices could have a future as an integral part of multifamily living.