2012 Issues

January 2012 January 2012

IN THIS ISSUE:THE RENT VS. OWN DEBATE — Who will ultimately win the war for the minds, hearts, and pocketbooks of U.S. households? PLUS, Catching up on distress in Vegas, Phoenix, and Miami; The pet revolution is here.


February 2012 February 2012

IN THIS ISSUE:NICHE POWER— J.I. Kislak president and CEO TOM BARTELMO can outplay much bigger firms on opportunistic deals. Peers at four of Bartelmo’s small-firm counterparts—Raintree, RMK, LumaCorp., and Gotham Organization—can do it too. PLUS, 2012 shapes up to be just about a surebet market; A retooled website drives value among three separate stakeholders


March 2012 March 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: LOCAL LEADER — ERIC BOLTON and MAA have mastered a hit-’em-where-they-ain’t game to beat other REITs. Now, how to battle overbuilding and a renewed spark in homeownership? PLUS, 5 property performance musts for 2012; Unlisted REITs get an extra dose of industry scrutiny


Spring Technology 2012 Spring Technology 2012

IN THIS ISSUE:MULTI TASKING — Tech 2.0: It’s all about integration. PLUS, Revenue Management’s Next Act; Tech Quartet: A Roundtable


April 2012 April 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: HOLD SCHOOL — Albert Berriz’s McKinley equation: Time-tested entrepreneurialism + Customer-centric tech = Well-placed rehab dollars. PLUS, 6 value-add turnarounds; Should multifamily fear REO-to-rental?


May 2012 May 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: BAY WATCH — With Tim Naughton at the helm of AvalonBay, it’s time for tiers. PLUS, + 50 Ways: The 2012 MFE Top 50; A Greystar Natural; Eds & Meds & Beds, Oh My!


June 2012 June 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: MIXED BAG — Related California’s BILL WITTE and other top developers reveal how to weave mixedincome deals into seamless communities. PLUS, Multifamily’s Top Enemies, and How to Defeat Them; Introducing the MFE Concept Community, a Deep Dive Into Gen Y.


July 2012 July 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: GATE CRASHERS — As their own sectors slow down, commercial developers like Hines, led by ALAN PATTON, are muscling into the multifamily party. PLUS, 5 Smart Projects Designed With Gen Y in Mind; Breathing New Life Into Old Schools


August 2012 August 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: BIG MAN ON CAMPUS — Student housing graduates from niche to rich, as privatizations clear a path for pioneers like ACC’s BILL BAYLESS. PLUS, A Day in the Life: Controlled Chaos on the Jobsite; Trammell Crow Merger Points to Larger Trend


September 2012 September 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: Power Play — A look at the five most powerful people in multifamily, headlined by iconic grave dancer. PLUS, Micro Units: Hype or Ripe? Social Media Strategies That Pay Dividends.


October 2012 October 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: Upward Bound — 2012 rising star of the year Warren Burke has campus apartments looking to the next level. PLUS, Bob Greer, executive of the year: the secret to his enduring success.


November 2012 November 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: THE 2012 MFE AWARDS


December 2012 December 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: BATTLE TESTED — Condo king Jeorge Perez re-emerges with hard-won wisdom. PLUS, Caveat Emptor: Dealmaking strategies for 2013; Can private lenders fill the gap?


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