MultifamilyExecutive: Latest News

Hanley Wood, USGBC Establish a Strategic Partnership with Greenbuild

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:45:21 EST

Hanley Wood LLC, the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the construction industry and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

Senior Housing Occupancy on the Rise

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:30:35 EST

The demand for independent-living units remains healthy this year, thanks to more seniors being able to afford retirement.

The New Normal: Forecasting Lessons Learned From the Recession

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:29 EST

Five years after the recession, forecasts are finally reaching a new normal.

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.

Twisters Devastate Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:07:20 EST

HUD says it will speed federal assistance to the state after a massive tornado ravaged the suburb of Moore.

Habitat for Humanity Thinks Big in Bay Area

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:14:29 EST

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco has delivered a bold 36-unit condo project.

Hunt Negotiating Centerline Acquisition

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:35:08 EST

Both firms have been active in syndicating low-income housing tax credits and financing affordable housing.

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.

Lumber Supplies Remain Tight for Foreseeable Future

Thu, 9 May 2013 03:28:25 EST

With dimensional lumber predicted to experience continuing shortages and rising prices—thanks to increasing marketplace demand—industry observers are encouraging dealers to keep enough inventory on hand for jobs sold over the next quarter.

Cardwell: Housing Finance Reform Finally Kicks Off

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:49 EST

Momentum is building to expand reform efforts to include other government-backed financing programs outside Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Best Estimate: The Art and Science of Forecasting Fundamentals

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:19 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.

HUD Leaders Discuss Restructuring Plan

Tue, 7 May 2013 10:56:02 EST

Carol Galante and Marie Head detail the how and why of HUD's reorganization of its multifamily housing structure.

Behind Closed Doors: The Costly Cleanup of Meth Labs

Tue, 7 May 2013 04:36:46 EST

Multifamily owners could face cleaning costs of more than $25,000 after a meth lab is found in a unit.

Watt FHFA Nomination Met with Mixed Reaction

Thu, 2 May 2013 04:52:44 EST

A flurry of mixed reactions circulated Wednesday after President Barack Obama announced his support to nominate a seasoned congressman to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Growth Factor: Mike May Hopes to Take Cantor to New Heights

Thu, 2 May 2013 07:32:26 EST

After stepping down from Freddie Mac's multifamily division in 2011, May is helping Cantor carve out its own place atop the CMBS industry.