Keep the Keys: Secrets to Scoring Resident Renewals
Experts discuss the secrets to reducing resident turnover and increasing renewals. Read more
Special Focus - Preservation
The Preservation Race
The low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program helps finance approximately 100,000 affordable apartments each year, with a good portion of those units in brand-new developments. Read more
MAA and Colonial: A Tale of Two REITs
While these neighborly REITs began life with similar footprints and trajectories, they took very different paths in the years ahead. And today, one owns the other, combining to form the industry’s second-largest REIT, eclipsed only by Equity Residential. Read more
New Developments
Related California’s 74-Unit Triada Court, Santa Ana, Calif.
The city of Santa Ana acquired parcels for rental units totaling almost 5.1 acres for its first major sustainable infill construction project, part of a master plan and new zoning code to promote transit-oriented development. Read more
AMLI Residential's digital marketing manager gives tips on why their blog is a success. Read more
The apartment industry has evolved rapidly and impressively, notes new NMHC chair Daryl Carter. But the time is ripe for even further progress, he explains, if only we support and encourage the entrepreneurs among us. Read more
Architecture
Renowned London Architect Paints NYC "Mad"
Zaha Hadid blend a 60s-inspired, cool design with innovative style to New York City's skyline. Read more
Green Scene
Do Seniors Care if Their Building Is Green?
Many market-rate communities try to use green certifications to appeal to young professionals or Gen-Y renters who want to lead a very eco-friendly lifestyle. But seniors don’t seem to have that same level of interest. Read more
Design
Funky Footprints: Making the Best of Awkward Lots and Structures
From turning historic mills into apartments, to decorating on small, awkward lots, these architects offer tips for how to make the most of designing on an odd footprint. Read more
Washington, D.C., is urgently carving out a comprehensive plan to provide the capacity for a growing renter population by pushing density near transit, and doing a complete rewrite of their zoning requirements Read more
Who's Buying? REITs May Be Net Sellers This Year
One thing is sure: as the pricing cycle peaks, purchases become more selective, sales increase, and prices suffer, says guest columnist Luis Mejia, CoStar's head of multifamily research Read more
In cross-referencing its internal rental data with Cost of Living Index scores, Apartment Guide zeros-in on the top budget-conscious metros for renters. Read more
Doug Miller, president of SatisFacts Research, shares his top three best practices for managing your online reputation. Read more