December 2012 Table of Contents

Condo developers are slowly re-emerging, armed with some hard-won lessons learned during the recession. Read more

With all of the excitement of improving fundamental and economic recovery in major multifamily markets, owners and investors are drooling at the prospect of expanding their portfolios in 2013. Read more

There were many deals this year that had a significant impact on their respective companies and markets. While they might not have approached the blockbuster status and intrigue of the Archstone Read more

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to countertops and surfaces, though one material is getting a lot of attention. Read more

Home Forward's 130-unit Bud Clark Commons in Portland, Ore., is part of the city's 10-year plan to provide housing for all. Read more

Is there enough firepower, and discipline, in the private sector to fill in the blanks if and when the GSEs are a memory? Read more

An online relationship starts well before the lease is signed, and can play a role in whether a renter renews Read more

While figures are hard to come by, some major REITS have addressed the costs of Hurricane Sandy to multifamily owners. Read more

Today's greatest financial virtue—low interest rates—can breed tomorrow’s tragic flaws. Read more

Increased liquidity, Fed support, favorable demographics buoy the apartment sector despite growing supply and slow wage gains. Read more

Many respondents expect remodeling to lead the growth charge over the next two years. Read more

Which cities are experiencing the best bouts of post-recession job growth? Some of these may surprise you. Read more