August 2013 Table of Contents

Features
Apartment Renovation Drives Rent Growth Apartment Renovation Drives Rent Growth

Case studies from MFE's fourth annual Apartment Renovation Index survey show how multifamily firms are making strategic updates to drive rent growth and attract new markets. Read more

L.A.-Area Lofts Lure Gen Yers With Plentiful Amenities new developments L.A.-Area Lofts Lure Gen Yers With Plentiful Amenities

The Eleve Lofts fill a housing void in downtown Glendale, Calif., thanks to an urban rezoning plan that has spurred development. Read more

MFE's Annual Conference to Feature Expert Speakers and Sessions MFE's Annual Conference to Feature Expert Speakers and Sessions

MFE's annual conference, Sept. 9 through 11, has much to offer apartment industry professionals. Read more

Macro Units: What to Do When Gen Y Grows Up Macro Units: What to Do When Gen Y Grows Up

As Gen Y starts to have families, developers in some markets are finding that two- and three-bedroom units offer greater appeal, and better condo-conversion prospects, than one-bedroom plans Read more

Intriguing Designs: Tropical City Living at the Interlace

In the most ambitious, and one of the largest, residential projects in Singapore, developers bring the tropics to the city. Read more

Bloodsucking Bed Bugs Bedevil Managers

The frequency of bed bug infestations are on the rise. According to an Orkin news release, the number of bed bug cases the company treated in 2012 was up more than 32 percent. Property managers are still figuring out how to cope with the problem. Read more

Multifamily's Top Secondary Markets

Five industry insiders discuss their picks for the hottest up-and-coming secondary markets. Read more

Prudential's Durning Talks New CEO Role, GSEs

Over the course of his 25-year career with Prudential, David Durning has seen plenty of ups and downs in the multifamily space. Read more

Cyber Attack: How to Defend Against a Data Breach

It's easier than ever to collect and store resident data, but if you're not careful, it's even easier to leak sensitive information into the wrong hands. Read more

Crescent Communities Looks West For Next Act

The next chapter for a company that came out of bankruptcy three years ago includes a push to broaden its footprint. Read more

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