Table of Contents September 2009

FEATURES

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  Crime Control

  A step-by-step guide on how to purge your property of crime--at a price you can afford.

   

Cover Story

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  Sunshine Sorrows

  When the music stopped playing in South Florida's condo circus, Wood Partners, The Altman Cos., and The Related Group managed to remain in business-and continue to stand.

   

FROM THE EDITOR

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  The Condo Swamp

  Florida's condo developers pounced on their prey too quickly, and now they're having trouble getting out of the mess.

   

CORNER OFFICE

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  Taxing Issue

  The proposed changes to the carried interest legislation could wreak havoc on the entire apartment industry.

   

NEWS + NUMBERS

Stat of the Month

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  No Relief

  It's no surprise construction prices have wildly fluctuated in recent years. But today's costs, even despite the development dearth, are staying high.

   

Direct Reports

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  Storm Chasers

  The 2009 hurricane season could have a devastating impact on abandoned and foreclosed property in South Florida.

   

• Double Distress

  Multifamily distress is adding up, although not as much as in other real esate sectors due to liquidity provided by the GSEs.

   
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  Sweet Apps

  Multifamily Mobile Applications Continue to Proliferate

   
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  Bosom Buddies

  How real is the market concept of residents doubling up with roomates due to the economy.

   

• News Bites: September 2009

  Multifamily News

   

Regional

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  On Its Toes

  Young professionals keep this North Carolina city's multifamily community looking ahead.

   

PEOPLE + PLACES

One to Watch

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  The Connor Group

  Profile of The Connor Group founder and managing partner Larry Connor

   

Facelift

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  A Tall Order

  The towering historic 20 Exchange Place in New York's financial district now includes more than 500 luxury rental units.

   

PRODUCT STUDIO

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  Super Savers

  Today's building products are cost-effective and easy to use and install.

   

LANDMARKS

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  Landmarks: The Touraine, Philadelphia

  The Touraine towers above the dramatic resurgence of Philadelphia's downtown district.