April 2015 Table of Contents

Editor's Letter
On Optimism, Upturns, and Lucky Breaks Multifamily Executive On Optimism, Upturns, and Lucky Breaks

Optimism is most needed in times of despair; pessimism, in times of triumph. Read more

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Taking Advantage of the Views Architecture Taking Advantage of the Views

SOMA Architects creates a transparent building aimed at the most privileged of the privileged few at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. Read more

Has D.C. Bottomed Out Yet? Multifamily Executive Has D.C. Bottomed Out Yet?

Some REITs and analysts saw improvement in supply-soaked D.C. in 2014. But others see more pain ahead. Read more

Shuttered, Not Shattered: Historic Seattle Hotel Gets a Facelift Multifamily Executive Shuttered, Not Shattered: Historic Seattle Hotel Gets a Facelift

The former Publix Hotel will be renovated into market-rate housing for $26 million after sitting vacant for years. Read more

Reinventing a Jersey City Warehouse Multifamily Executive Reinventing a Jersey City Warehouse

The 110-year-old warehouse, abandoned for decades, will be transformed into 350 apartments. Read more

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N.J. Waterfront Community Brings Rentals, For-Sale Together Multifamily Executive N.J. Waterfront Community Brings Rentals, For-Sale Together

BNE Real Estate Group switched gears on Phase 2 of a condo development, instead offering rentals at the 141-Unit Water’s Edge, in Harrison, N.J. Read more

The ROI of Water Management: Thousands of Dollars, Millions of Gallons Multifamily Executive The ROI of Water Management: Thousands of Dollars, Millions of Gallons

Here's how you can turn water conservation into part of the investment equation. Read more

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10 of the Most Influential Women in Multifamily Multifamily Executive 10 of the Most Influential Women in Multifamily

For the past three decades, women have been climbing the ranks to take top positions at some of the largest companies in the multifamily industry. They’ve been at the forefront of the biggest trends and pioneered the biggest deals. Here, we honor 10 of the most influential women among them. Read more

Finance
Cap-Rate Limbo: How Low Can They Go? Multifamily Executive Cap-Rate Limbo: How Low Can They Go?

Already at historic lows, cap rates may yet fall lower this year, due to today's overheated investment environment. Read more

With Tax Law Changes, Foreign Investment Could Take Off With Tax Law Changes, Foreign Investment Could Take Off

Changes to FIRPTA could open up the floodgates for cross-border capital. Read more

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Riding High: Bicycle-centric Properties Win Residents Property Management Riding High: Bicycle-centric Properties Win Residents

A growing focus on green, urban living has more tenants looking for communities that offer more than a standard bike rack. Read more

The Key to Attracting and Retaining Tenants Multifamily Executive The Key to Attracting and Retaining Tenants

It’s not all about location and high-end amenities. Read more

Smart Apartments = Strong Connections Home Technology Smart Apartments = Strong Connections

A new home-automation hub designed specifically for multifamily applications doesn't just hook up devices; it also links managers and residents. Read more

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