MultifamilyExecutive: Development

Marijuana Laws Trouble Owners, Operators

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:24 EST

Federal officials defer medical marijuana regulations to local landlords on a case-by-case basis. States struggle to establish rules without conflict.

College Town Development Simulates Urban Living

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:20:26 EST

Boltwood Place in Amherst, Mass., provides urban-style living in a small, but hip, college town.

Goldman Offers Well-Rounded Plans for Michaels Development

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:46:34 EST

Ava Goldman, the new president of Michaels Development Co., sees more diversity in the affordable housing giant's future.

Developers Face the Fight Against Union Labor in Philly

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:40:09 EST

When Matthew and Michael Pestronk had the vision to rehabilitate a former shoe factory in Philadelphia, they didn’t think it would bring on a showdown between themselves and the city’s unionized workforce.

Affordable Luxury Rentals in N.J.

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:50:32 EST

Hartz Mountain Industries' Osprey Cove in Secaucus, N.J., offers a less pricey alternative to the nearby Gold Coast.

2012 MFE Awards

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:21:15 EST

This year's winners of the MFE Awards show clearly that the multifamily industry has returned to full health.

What Does Gen Y Want?

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:13:09 EST

The wrong answer to that question could mean the difference between developers being in the red, or in the black.

Walkable, Sustainable Communities Lure Renters

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:38:25 EST

By creating a walkable environment, developers can attract more renters in urban markets.

With Site Selection, Developers Should Think “Big Picture,” Experts Say

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:41:44 EST

When it comes to site selection for urban development, multifamily builders and developers should think about what the area will look like in 10 and 20 years, and who is investing in it.

Washington, D.C. Model For Walkable Urban Development, Experts Say

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:48:32 EST

Cities across the country are becoming more walkable. That’s certainly the case in Washington, D.C., where real estate prices near the downtown area and prime public transportation have skyrocketed in the last decade.

Urban Migration: Developers Target Highly Mobile Gen Y

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:42:32 EST

Gen Y is constantly on the move, a new survey shows. And developers in major cities are taking note.

Alliance Aims Its Focus on the Pacific Northwest

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 11:06:18 EST

Alliance names Suzi Morris development director in the Pacific Northwest, to help expand the company's presence in the region.

Hines Headlines a List of Newcomers to the Apartment Business

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:23:38 EST

As their own sectors struggle, commercial developers such as Hines are eager to stake a claim on multifamily’s turf.

Builders from a Variety of Sectors are Building Apartments

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:46:35 EST

While other property types struggle, the apartment sector has blown. That's brringing new compeitors into the business.

10 Submarkets With the Most Units in the Pipeline

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:36:14 EST

As multifamily construction increases around the country, some submarkets are seeing a lot more cranes than others. Here are the 10 submarkets with the most units in the pipeline, according to Dallas-based Axiometrics.

Wacky Multifamily Starts Numbers Continue to Fluctuate

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:09:48 EST

Experts believe that multifamily starts will hit their highest totals in a few years. But in May, the volatile starts number, which had been steadily moving up every month this year, actually fell.

Party Like It's 2005

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 02:39:57 EST

The recently released NAHB Multifamily Production Index says that multifamily builders have reached 2005 levels of optimisim. Do you share that sentiment?

Return of the Bubble Markets: Starts in Sin City?

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:10:58 EST

Is there enough demand in Las Vegas, ridden with single family foreclosures and multifamily defaults, to justify new development?

Return of the Bubble Markets: Apartments Rising in Phoenix Again

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:06:08 EST

Developers are building apartments again in Phoenix. And with no new supply for the last few years, there seems to be a market. But some people still remember the distress of just a few years ago.

Return of the Bubble Markets: Supply Heats Up in Florida

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:05:21 EST

Development is starting to pick up in those markets that fell the hardest, such as the southern region of the Sunshine State.