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  • Black Sheep

    Property managers must learn how to spot—and prevent—problems with potential residents before they join the flock.

     
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    Mission: Accomplished

    On and off base, multifamily executives adjust to the new face of military housing.

     

Cover Story

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    The A List

    If you call yourself The Milestone Group, then setting and reaching Olympic-sized goals must be par for the course. And indeed, the Dallas-based investment firm takes its name seriously. It aims for a target few companies can reach: to be recognized by its peers as one of the top 10 multifamily...

     

FROM THE EDITOR

CORNER OFFICE

  • Industry Intel

    In his "View from the Top," David Cardwell says when it comes to understanding technology, make sure you ask the folks in the field.

     

NEWS + NUMBERS

Stat of the Month

  • Below Expectations

    Despite a market downturn, many renters remain priced out of affordable housing.

     

Direct Reports

  • Pension Plays

    Citing strong market performance, the nation's two largest pension funds—the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS)—separately announced increases to asset allocation for real estate in December 2007.

     
  • Busy as a Beehive

    Job growth, demographics keep Utah markets hot.

     
  • Direct Reports: March 2008

    Articles and information for the multifamily housing industry

     
  • Pure Platinum

    The Albanese Organization's The Verdesian in New York City is the first LEED Platinum-certified condo tower in the country. The 252-unit community was completed in 2006 and officially earned Platinum status from the U.S. Green Building Council in January.

     
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    Price Dip

    Lumber, gypsum, and insulation costs plummet after the for-sale housing slowdown.

     

Regional

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    Wide Open Space

    Powerful metrics and a promising future have Huntsville, Ala., shooting for the stars.

     

PEOPLE + PLACES

Apartment Life

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    Paperless Trail

    Apartment firms swap print advertising for an increased online presence.

     

Facelift

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    Crown Jewel

    The Lord Tarleton Hotel, an iconic Art Deco 1940s hotel in Miami Beach, is reborn as a luxury beachfront apartment complex.

     

Corporate Ladder

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    Tech Transfer

    Joe Hardiman leverages an ownership pedigree in the fee-management world; and more news about comings and goings in multifamily housing.

     

SALES + SOLUTIONS

New Developments

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    Living It Up

    The Clare brings assisted living to the Windy City in an ultra-modern setting; and news about other new developments.

     

Done Deal

  • Geography, Value-Add to Dominate 2008 Portfolio Selling Atmosphere

    For such diverse companies as Home Properties, Equity Residential, and Merrill Gardens, it's all about selling off multifamily portfolios in particular geographic areas and using the proceeds to move in to more lucrative markets, or funding new opportunities for growth.

     
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    In Flux

    The availability of financing will likely cloud the 2008 portfolio sale atmosphere.

     

PRODUCT STUDIO

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    Counter Culture

    Manmade materials create edgy countertops and backsplashes.

     

LANDMARKS

 
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