Table of Contents June 2009

FEATURES

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  Keeping Score

  The struggles of multifamily real estate in addressing the green movement.

   

Cover Story

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  The Young and the Restless

  It’s not that the young developers are cocky; confident is more like it. And rightly so. In little more than five years at Domain, the duo has already established an impeccable track record of success.

   

FROM THE EDITOR

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  Shifting Gears

  Every multifamily real estate owner is tripping over themselves in a mad rush to get the latest green features, while existing stock is being largely ignored.

   

CORNER OFFICE

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  Benchmarking Sustainability

  The apartment industry must prepare for impending federal and local green mandates.

   

NEWS + NUMBERS

Stat of the Month

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  Spending Freeze

  Sales volume by all major buyers plummets in the first quarter.

   

Direct Reports

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  News Bites: June 2009

  Student housing fund launches development, agencies call for infrastructure plan, and lenders see volatility.

   
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  Moving On Out

  While most Americans seemed content to stay put in 2008, more than one in four renters lived in a different residence than they occupied in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

   

• Signs of Life

  Architectural Billings rebounded slightly in March, offering a sign of optimism to the real estate industry, according to the American Institute of Architects.

   
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  Following Up

  Paradigm Properties president Eric Blevins was looking for some objective feedback on nine geographically diverse properties when he initiated a resident survey program.

   
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  Developers Approach El Paso Military Housing with Trepidation

  El Paso developers have a message for the Army: We want you—but only if the price is right.

   

Regional

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  Safe Space

  It's the catchphrase that's been lobbied around amongst Portland, Ore.'s multifamily leaders: "Cautious optimism."

   

SALES + SOLUTIONS

New Developments

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  Glimmer of Hope

  Sales at New York beachfront condo outpace expectation.

   

Done Deal

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  Getting Onboard

  Lindsey Management deal sets the stage for Freddie Mac's Capital Markets Execution (CME) program.

   

Tech Specs

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  Fully Optimized

  Overlooking key applications could cause apartment owners and managers to lose out on vital revenue streams.

   

PRODUCT STUDIO

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  Greenest of the Green

  Cradle to Cradle certification ranks sustainable materials and products.

   

LANDMARKS

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  Landmarks: Rokko Housing One, Tokyo

  Built in Tokyo in 1982, Rokko Housing One serves as a model for architects everywhere.