Multifamily Executive Magazine

FEATURES

Toning Up

Facing an economic slowdown, more companies are looking for ways to streamline their operations.
Class Dismissed

The desire for urban living drives the adaptive reuse of vacant schools. Dozens of school projects are currently capping off , under construction, near completion, or in the planning stages. This new wave of adaptations brings with it distinct challenges and opportunities -- especially the need to...

Cover Story

The Transformer

Fueled by passion, Kevin McGowan reshapes Midwest downtowns into vibrant, livable communities.

FROM THE EDITOR

Crime and Punishment: Multifamily Firms Must Play Fair

Wrongdoings by any multifamily player shed a harsh light on the entire industry.

NEWS + NUMBERS

Stat of the Month

Big Delivery: Multifamily Vacancy Rates Steady

Demand helps absorption of largest supply in three years.

Direct Reports

Big Deal: Opposition to N.Y. Development Continues

A 4,000-unit project in New York faces opposition.
New Hope: Congress Tries to Save Hope VI

Congress works to keep a beleaguered program.
Mixed Bag: Deal Activity Rises in 1Q 2008

Deal pace is falling off, but some activity remains.
News Bites: April 2008

Enterprise Community Investment is investing $9.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits to help Columbus Housing Partnership finance the construction or rehabilitation of up to 700 affordable homes in Columbus, Ohio, over the next seven years.
Perfect Storm: Multifamily Lending Gets Rocky

Are multifamily bankruptcies and CMBS inactivity cause for alarm?

Regional

Off to the Races: The Louisville and Lexington Multifamily Markets

Rental markets in two Kentucky cities surge ahead and find success.

PEOPLE + PLACES

Apartment Life

Talking Trash: Launch a Multifamily Recycling Program

Start a recycling program without breaking the bank.

Corporate Ladder

People Person

HR veteran Ed Wolff looks forward to his second cultural transformation of a multifamily company.

SALES + SOLUTIONS

New Developments

Beacon for Buyers: Quechee Lakes In Hartford, Vt.

The final batch of resort condos at Quechee Lakes appeals to families seeking a second home.

Done Deal

Poster Child: Will the Post Properties Sale Happen?

Post Properties offers a glimpse into the art of the deal after the credit meltdown.

Tech Specs

The ‘E’ in Payment: More Residents Pay Rent With Credit Cards

Americans pay more than half of their bills electronically, but rent payments are still stuck in the Middle Ages. That may soon change.

PRODUCT STUDIO

Spick & Span: Appliances

Multifamily owners choose appliances that keep things nice and tidy.

LANDMARKS

Landmarks: Mockingbird Station in Dallas

A former Western Electric Co. warehouse, Mockingbird Station is now a transit-oriented, mixed-use retail, office, and rental loft development.