August 2012 Table of Contents

Features
On the Jobsite: A Day in the Life of a Multifamily Contractor

A recent visit to Jacksonville, Fla.-based Summit Contracting Group's new West Village Phase II development site, just outside of Atlanta, shows what it takes for contractors to finish a job. Read more

Widescale Privatization Could Usher a New Era for Student Housing Widescale Privatization Could Usher a New Era for Student Housing

The University of Kentucky's decision to privatize its housing could usher in a new world for the student housing business. Read more

Gen Y Opportunities Vast for Multifamily Gen Y Opportunities Vast for Multifamily

The opportunities presented by Gen Y are many and represent the next great milestone in our industry's time line. Read more

Gen Y Contributes to Decline in Household Growth Stat of the month Gen Y Contributes to Decline in Household Growth

Gen Yers living with their parents have contributed to a decline in household growth. Read more

Village Green Opens in Dallas

Dallas has been hot over the past couple of years and that's an attraction for companies like Village Green. Read more

Buyer Named in UDR’s 3,000-Unit Portfolio Sale

For the second time in four years, UDR completes a major deal with DRA Advisors. Read more

5 Surefire Social Media Strategies for Attracting Gen Y Renters 5 Surefire Social Media Strategies for Attracting Gen Y Renters

Younger renters in Detroit are flocking to Urbane Apartment properties, thanks in large part to its social media campaigns. Eric Brown, Urbane's president, recently sat down with Multifamily Executive to outline five social media strategies he finds most effective. Read more

10 Submarkets With the Most Units in the Pipeline

As multifamily construction increases around the country, some submarkets are seeing a lot more cranes than others. Here are the 10 submarkets with the most units in the pipeline, according to Dallas-based Axiometrics. Read more

With ERC Focusing on Vouchers, Landlords Should be Aware

If you think you can reject potential renters just because they have housing vouchers or some other source of income, you may want to check your local regulations. In a number of jurisdictions around the country, the practice isn’t legal and civil rights organizations are forcing landlords to take notice. Read more

San Jose's Rental Market Driven by Tech San Jose's Rental Market Driven by Tech

Silicon Valley's burgeoning tech industry drives a bustling apartment market in San Jose, Calif. Read more

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