MultifamilyExecutive: Mountain

Top and Bottom States for New Freddie Mac Financing

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:02:51 EST

Freddie Mac’s record year of $28.8 billion in new multifamily loans was spread somewhat equally across the country.

Housing and Health Center Break Ground in Denver

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:20:20 EST

Stout Street Health Center and Renaissance Stout Street Lofts will provide housing and health care for the homeless and at-risk families.

North Dakota Ranks as Fastest-Growing State in the Country

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:25:32 EST

The Sun Belt still claims most of the states with the highest number of new residents, according to recently released Census data.

Getting Premium Rents for LEED Certification

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:28:37 EST

David Zucker's latest LEED-certified apartments are achieving rents 6 percent to 9 percent higher than the competition, thanks to their green attributes.

Designing Water-Efficient Communities

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:17:40 EST

Harold Smethills explains why—and how—we can design future communities around water conservation.

KTGY Targets Gen-Y Renters with New Arista Property

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:35:59 EST

KTGY's latest design, the Arista in Broomfield, Colo., was done with Gen-Y specifically in mind, featuring smaller units, an attention to outdoor common spaces, and a business center that looks more like a lounge, described as “Apple meets Starbucks."

Comeback Cities

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:51:44 EST

Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Miami have been lumped together as the poster children for distress, but each metro is climbing back up in its own way.

Analysts Supportive of Equity's Recent Move in Archstone Sale

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:47:19 EST

Last week’s announcement by Chicago-based Equity Residential (EQR) that it entered into an agreement to spend $1.325 billion in cash for a 26.5 percent ownership interest in Denver-based Archstone, which owns 48,922 units and has 1,332 units under construction, took some people by surprise.

Archstone Sale Watch

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:42:04 EST

Multifamily Executive is keeping close tabs on the potential sale of Archstone, as Lehman Bros., Bank of America, and Barclay’s try to navigate the right disposition strategy for the portfolio that was taken private for $22 billion in 2007. Check out our coverage, along with breaking news from across the wire, going back to 2007 on the sale and evolution of this behemoth apartment owner.

As Renters Grow in Ranks, Options and Affordability Shrink

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:15:15 EST

The number of renters spending 50% or more of their income on housing and utilities is at an all time high, according to a recent study.

Largest Real Estate Auction in History Sheds Light on Vegas Multifamily Market

Mon, 9 May 2011 08:41:15 EST

More than $1 billion in distressed Nevada commercial real estate will be auctioned off soon, but some multifamily investors have been busy in and around Sin City over the last six months.

22 Markets to Watch: The 2011 BUILDER Market Health Index

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:29:15 EST

In this follow-up to the Healthiest Markets story, we present a collection of 22 intriguing markets.

Decorative Concrete at Its Creative Best

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:22:50 EST

Find out what unique techniques and concepts artistans presented at the 2011 World of Concrete.

Healthiest Housing Markets for 2011

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:43:23 EST

The Builder Market Health Index points to much better prospects for 2011.

Home Sales Numbers Climb, Prices Stabilize

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:14:07 EST

Distressed properties accounted for more than a third of existing home sales during the quarter.

Concrete House Featuring Decorative Concrete Work

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:21:27 EST

A new house in Sun Valley, Idaho, features decorative concrete throughout.

Design Details: Rooms With a View

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:14:48 EST

A great view is a terrible thing to waste. These homes sure didn't make that mistake.

Let's Talk Infrastructure at Women in Concrete 2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:17:48 EST

Infrastructure is a hot topic in the concrete industry, and the focus of this year's event.

MFE Awards 2010: Project of the Year: Apartment Renovation

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:10:06 EST

The Vistas at Saddle Rock Apartment Homes, Aurora, Colo.

Albuquerque, N.M., Skirts the Storm

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:20:29 EST

Limited new construction and stable employment have kept Albuquerque, N.M., safe from the dark, looming clouds.