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The Secret Weapon Behind Successful Mixed-Use and Multi-Use Developments

The long-term success of a mixed-use, multi-use or multipurpose real estate development depends on the project’s governance documents.

The Must-Have Amenities Shaping Luxury Living

With the ongoing boom in single and multifamily home construction and master-planned communities, residents are so inundated with housing options that a property must offer more than just an appealing location or architectural design in order to stand out.

The Rent-Ready Apartment Provision

What buyers and sellers need to know about their responsibility for the condition of vacant units.

Duty of Care: 10 Tips for Crisis Management

How to ensure guest safety and business continuity when the unexpected happens.

Will That Be Cash or Credit?

The affordable housing industry has evolved over the past several years, and an asset class that was once known mostly for tax benefits, management fees and nominal cash flow has become extremely competitive among investors.

Creating a Multi-Sensory Experience for Your Building Residents

Even the smallest maintenance issues can negatively affect resident perceptions of the quality of their environment and the management’s attention to detail.

Creating a Win-Win Scenario in Mixed-Use Projects

Keys to capitalizing on mixed-use foot traffic to maximize residential occupancy.

Revisiting Fair Housing Compliance

Old rules may warrant new examination as HUD and advocates put more emphasis on fair housing compliance.

Millennials vs. Boomers: Trends in Multifamily Apartment Rentals

Millennials and Baby Boomers have more in common than you may think.

California Cities Have Widely Variable Response to Housing Crisis

The California Legislative Analyst’s Office issued a report last year that concluded that because of the shortage of housing in California, home prices and rents are higher in California than most of the rest of the country.