MultifamilyExecutive: West South Central

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.

Seven Years After Katrina, New Orleans Ninth Ward Still Struggling

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:38:32 EST

When it comes to rebuilding, can New Orleans put the ball in the end zone?

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.

Transformed Community

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:54:04 EST

A dedicated developer digs in for the long haul to help spur success in a blighted, crime-ridden Houston neighborhood.

Star Struck

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:12:40 EST

The Voyager at Space Center is the largest multifamily project certified by the National Green Building Standard.

Commuter Central

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:11:02 EST

Gables Park Plaza encompasses material, energy, and water conservation.

Circle Marketing Strategy Snags Millennial Renters

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 10:43:58 EST

A bold Gen-Y marketing strategy is being used by developer Crescent Resources at a student housing project in Austin, Texas. The Charlotte-based Crescent has combined aggressive branding with eco-friendly living to try to attract trendy students to its Circle West Campus. And it looks like it worked.

Niche Guys Win

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 04:31:30 EST

Meet five multifamily firms that know how to make the most of their very specific markets.

Coyle Drives Michaels' Student Housing Success

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:14 EST

Though having served as president of The Michaels Organization's student housing division since February 2011, Joseph Coyle already has heady development plans for the sector.

Non-Refundable Deposits on the Rise

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:43:48 EST

Non-refundable, non-due diligence deposits are a buyer-driven phenomenon, and typically signify froth in competitive markets.

Sustainable 904 West Opens First Phase in Austin

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:48:01 EST

Green features and innovative industrial construction methods highlight Austin's 904 West.

Corporate Ladder: Q&A with Collier’s New VP of Operations Courtney Gaines

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:37:49 EST

Courtney Gaines has been in the multifamily industry all her professional life. Over the course of 15 years at Westwood Residential in Texas, she climbed the ladder from leasing consultant to director of management over the firm’s portfolio of 14,000 units.

Commuter Rentals Hit a Home Run in Single-Family Territory

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:40:16 EST

In Dallas, Huffines Communities, which is used to building master planned communities, has found a steady income stream in high-end rentals.

Texas, Carolina Construction Markets Keep Active

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:38:04 EST

A year ago, a groundbreaking in formerly supply-soaked Florida may have had people scratching their heads. This year, it’s becoming more commonplace, particularly in Tampa, Fla., which ranks No. 9 on a proprietary list that Dallas-based Witten Advisors generates using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Witten takes the number of starts and looks at them as a percentage of existing stock.

Private Developers Bulk Up, Look at Texas

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:37:05 EST

Late last year and earlier this year, it looked as if many of the private developers around the country were getting back into the development game. Judging by a slew of news releases in the past week, that pace seems to be intensifying.

Pop Quiz: Q&A with Archstone Development Exec Jay Curran

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:37:01 EST

Like many multifamily developers, Denver-based Archstone sees opportunity in Texas. To help capitalize on those possibilities, the firm recently promoted Jay Curran (previously with Atlanta-based Novare) to vice president of development for Texas. He took some time recently to chat with Multifamily Executive senior editor Les Shaver.

Haven for Hope Helps San Antonio Homeless Transform Their Lives

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:35:17 EST

A longtime oil CEO gives back to his Texas community by building a campus for homeless area residents designed to help them become independent citizens.

Top 50 Owners Hold Strong, as Private Firms Take the Top

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:35:28 EST

Affordable housing providers and publicly traded REITs seemed to take the brunt of the buying and selling activity in the ownership space.

Hottest Multifamily Markets for 2011

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:05:20 EST

These markets are likely to see the biggest increases in multifamily construction in 2011, based on 2010 permit data.

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.