Guest Commentary
New Water Rule Could Slow Permits
Despite calls for more clarity from the development community, the White House green-lights a controversial water rule that could affect the flow of permits. Read more
MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE
Urban Oasis: A Green Roof Goes Above and Beyond at 10 Montieth
ODA is breaking up the concrete jungle with a modulating, community-enveloping green roof and abundant outdoor amenities Read more
What the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling means. Read more
Multifamily Executive
Top and Bottom 10 Metros for Renter Satisfaction
ApartmentList.com surveyed more than 18,000 renters and found that residents were most satisfied in Plano, Texas and least satisfied in Newark, N.J. Read more
Multifamily Executive
Lasting Impression: Renovating for Current, Future Seniors
Architects hope renovations that are being done to senior communities now will impress the baby boomers helping their parents make living decisions. Read more
LiftMaster's IPAC Takes Advantage of the Internet for Better Access Control
Make resident access and data management easy with VoIP and web-based connectivity Read more
New Developments
Silicon Valley Low-Rises Fit In, Professionally and Socially
Sunnyvale, Calif., Loft House draws young professionals with employer-centric location, neighborhood connection. Read more
Multifamily Executive
Lead Tracking and SEO: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Lead tracking numbers help determine marketing ROI, but they can also be your website’s worst enemy if you don’t know when, where and how to use them. Read more
After years of prohibiting companion animals, many apartment properties now welcome pets—and the residents and ancillary income they bring with them. Read more
MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE
Gassed: Are Energy-Rich Markets Losing Their Luster?
To stay relevant during energy downturns, many markets have diversified to avoid another crisis like the one that hit in the 1980s. Read more
Capital Markets
Bridge Lending Grows Ever More Liquid
Strong yields, value-add demand make the short-term financing mechanism increasingly popular as new lenders enter the field and spreads tighten. Read more
As Peak CMBS Mature, Troubled Assets Fall Below 10%
The long-anticipated wave of CMBS maturities from the last cycle is finally approaching. But rising property values have pushed the number of troubled assets below 10%. Read more
Money
Purchasing 101: How to Standardize Procurement to Benefit the Bottom Line
Having an efficient system in place for buying products and services is crucial to profitability. Read more
Homeownership fell for the eighth straight year in 2014, while a surge in rental demand drove prices up and vacancies down. Here are 10 top-line takeaways from the Harvard Joint Center's State of the Nation’s Housing 2015. Read more