Multifamily Mystery Shopping Part 2: The Flood
A lesson in what not to do when dealing with renters during a natural disaster. Read more
technology
Spotty Cell Phone Coverage Can Hurt Renewals, New Leases
NMHC technology vice president Rick Haughey explains what owner–operators can do to ensure their residents enjoy reliable cell service in their apartments. Read more
Living in History: Baltimore Brewing Building Restored
The Gunther, which was completed in early 2014 and is almost fully leased, is part of the Brewers Hill revitalization plan. Many buildings in the area have been restored to become offices and housing which surround a new mega-retail center. Read more
Walker & Dunlop Acquires Johnson Capital
Walker & Dunlop announced that it had bought the loan origination and servicing platform from Johnson Capital Read more
As the demand for rental housing continues to drive the construction market, occupancy hit a record of 95.1 percent in the third quarter, the highest it has been since 2001. Rent growth also posed strong numbers in the third quarter as annualized rent growth was recorded at 4 percent, according to Dallas-based Axiometrics. Read more
Toll Brothers Push Further Into Apartments
Single-family builder Toll Brothers keeps its eyes on the apartment market with more than 4,000 units in some stage of development. Read more
Essex Property Trust, Inc. reported a cyber-intrusion in its computer networks holding personal and proprietary information. Read more
From Distress to Dressed: Georgia Property Gets Major Makeover
When Cortland Partners acquired Park 83, a foreclosed property, in Roswell, Ga. as part of a joint venture with Harbert Management Corp. two years ago, the property was screaming for a makeover. Read more
The Dallas-based private equity firm, Lone Star Funds, purchased the massive portfolio in a transaction that was estimated to cost about $1.8 billion. New York-based DRA Advisors and Greensboro, N.C.-based Bell Partners announced the sale on Thursday in a news release. Read more
new developments
Urban Low-Rise a Hit With Wisconsin Millennials
Despite charging the highest rents per square foot in downtown Madison, Seven27, developed by Urban Land Interests, leased up completely in six months. Read more
collaborate
Renting “Preferred” Theory a Fallacy
What's driving the current boom in apartment demand? It's not that recession-weary Americans prefer renting to homeownership, explains economist Ryan Severino. Read more
CEOs Optimistic About Upturn Momentum
Five of the industry's top CEOs give their perspective on "What inning are we in?" Read more
Gen Y
The Art and Science of Marketing Apartments to Millennials
Apartment-marketing veteran Michael Taus details 10 ways to grab the attention of this critical demographic. Read more
Post-Archstone: The Next Chapter
After an abrupt company end, former Archstone executives chart new paths Read more
2015 Market Outlook
Experts: Financing Will Be Ample Next Year
Multifamily executives are bullish about the future, with the apartment industry awash in cash at the midpoint of an expanding cycle. Read more
Life insurance companies are winning deals over government-sponsored enterprises with creative underwriting practices. Read more
Apartments Risk Excessive Tax Assessments in Overbuilt Markets
Owner–operators must explain to property assessors the many factors to consider in determining the true value of a new development. Read more