FEATURES

  • The Transformers

    In a battered economy and shell-shocked development climate, the winners of the 2009 MFE Awards take advantage of challenging opportunities with hard work and creative ideas.

     

  • Switching Roles

    With development and acquisition activity at a standstill, firms are looking for innovative ways to retain top talent.

     

FROM THE EDITOR

  • All You Need is Trust

    When it comes to business, having partners you can trust and have faith in makes for amazing results.

     

NEWS + NUMBERS

Stat of the Month

  • Ditch the Checks

    Electronic rent payment scores big points with residents—and the environment.

     

Direct Reports

  • Bigger Option

    Construction and maintenance crews turn to tablet PCs for increased efficiencies.

     

  • Case Dismissed

    In a decision that may have far-reaching implications throughout the apartment industry, the U.S. District Court for the District Of Columbia threw out a suit brought by the Washington, D.C-based Equa

     

  • News Bites: November 2009

    RealPage acquires EverGreen Solutions, Wood Partners eschews development business, ERC fair housing suit thrown out, and other industry news.

     

  • Switching Gears

    The Atlanta-based builder is pulling away from development and construction work to focus on acquisitions and asset and property management.

     

  • Smart Buys

    Multifamily software and services provider launches new cloud computing division and establishes senior housing platform.

     

Regional

  • Desert Shift

    Attitudes are changing about the Phoenix apartment market, and that bodes well for owners and investors.

     

PRODUCT STUDIO

  • Face Off

    Some owners choose to reface or repaint outdated cabinets while others choose to replace them.

     

LANDMARKS

MFE AWARDS

High-Rise

Mid-Rise

Low-Rise

  • Lavender Court

    Lavender Court wins 2009 MFE award for low-rise project of the year.

     

Senior

Student

  • Taylor Place

    Taylor Place wins MFE 2009 award for student housing project of the year.

     

Military

  • Pacific Beacon

    Clark Realty Capital's Pacific Beacon wins 2009 MFE award for military housing project of the year.

     

Affordable

Mixed-Income

  • MetroPointe

    MetroPointe wins 2009 MFE award for mixed-income project of the year.

     

Apartment Renovation

Adaptive Reuse

Best Reuse of Land

  • The Preserve

    The Preserve wins 2009 MFE award for best reuse of land.

     

Green

  • Gables Takoma Park

    Gables Takoma Park wins 2009 MFE Award for green project of the year.

     

Marketing and Advertising

Community Service

Best Use of Technology