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American Campus Communities Breaks Ground at Princeton

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:41:09 EST

American Campus Communities has begun construction on a 325-unit faculty and staff housing project at Princeton University, its second development at the Ivy League school but the REIT's first that's not for students.

Spreading the Wealth: Jobsite Diversity for Multifamily Builders

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:01 EST

In Charlotte, minorities have made up the majority of its 752,000 population since 2011, and women account for more than half. And there, Balfour Beatty Construction is part of a construction team that this month was selected to build a 146,000-square-foot, 400-bed freshman residential hall, which that team will start in December on the South Village area of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s campus.

A Lesson in Student Housing Financing

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:50:32 EST

Walker & Dunlop’s Will Baker says financing options are plentiful in the student housing sector and should continue for the foreseeable future.

An Alternative to Stacked Condos Strikes a Chord

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:54:34 EST

KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.

Multifamily GSE Lending Reform: Potentially Disruptive and Inherently Valueless

Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:53 EST

Without some form of government guarantees, the multifamily lending businesses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have little inherent value, so conclude Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in reports prepared for their conservator.

Colony American Home Files IPO to Roll Up Ownership of Single-Family Rentals

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:59:55 EST

Having stoked a strongbox with about $2.2 billion in privately raised funds, fast-growing Colony American Homes is planning an initial public offering of common stock to raise at least $100 million more.

Invesco to Manage CalPERS' Multifamily Program

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:59:53 EST

The California Public Employees' Retirement System, the nation's largest public pension fund, has partnered with Invesco Real Estate to help CalPERS manage its multifamily investment activity.

Best Estimate: The Art and Science of Forecasting Fundamentals

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:35:19 EST

After the Great Recession, economists are more careful about how they forecast the multifamily industry.

Catching "Poopitrators": Dog DNA Testing Helps to Keep Lawns Clean

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:31:49 EST

Property managers are using Dog DNA to clean up their manicured green lawns and fine 'poopitrators'.

Why You Should Green-Certify Your Apartments

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:47:52 EST

Almost everyone involved in building or rehabilitating apartment buildings is aware, at some level, of the various green building certification programs available. But many may not be aware of just how important certification is and the value it can add to a multifamily property.

Mid-Rise Mixed-Use Development Revitalizes Neighborhoods

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:11:18 EST

Federal changes to support mid-rise, mixed-use developments would deliver both environmental and public benefits.

Archstone Deal Fallout

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:12:59 EST

The ArchstoneñLehman divorce marks the end of a trailblazing firm that fell prey to some bad financial engineering.

Top 25 Apartment Renovators of 2012

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:52:27 EST

As the economy recovers, a flurry of activity in the acquisition-rehab market causes waves in the Top 25 Renovators list

Top 50 Apartment Owners of 2012

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:46 EST

With some strategic planning, plenty of new companies made the Top 50 Owners list this year by expanding their markets and acquiring large portfolios.

Top 50 Apartment Managers of 2012

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:51:14 EST

Retention and growth were fueled by outstanding customer service for the nationís top managers in 2012.

The 2013 MFE Top 50

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:07 EST

2012 was a fantastic year for apartment developers, managers, and builders alike, as the results of the 2013 MFE Top 50 surveys show.

Top 25 Apartment Contractors of 2012

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:47:07 EST

By patiently waiting out the recession and maintaining sound relationships, most contractors saw huge improvements in 2012

Archstone Sale's Ramifications

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:55:00 EST

EQR finally lands Archstone, but the shakeout has just begun: Apartment companies up and down the food chain will feel the effects of this huge deal.

The Top 50 Multifamily Builders of 2012

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:51:43 EST

The development pipeline returned in full force last year, with cranes swinging across every major metroís skyline.

K2 Tower Completes Chicago Apartment Complex

Tue, 7 May 2013 03:17:31 EST

The West Loop addition caters to young professionals.