December 2015 Table of Contents

Editor's Letter
Rent Uncontrol: Affordability Hits an Inflection Point Multifamily Executive Rent Uncontrol: Affordability Hits an Inflection Point

As an industry, we can spin the affordability issue all we want, but at some point, renters will get dizzy and puke. Read more

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Turkish Building's Unusual Façade Evokes Lost Vineyards Multifamily Executive Turkish Building's Unusual Façade Evokes Lost Vineyards

Aytac Architects honors vineyards of the past with a "climbing" mid-rise in Istanbul's Erenköy neighborhood. Read more

Starwood, Milestone Acquire Landmark for $1.9 Billion Multifamily Executive Starwood, Milestone Acquire Landmark for $1.9 Billion

Starwood Capital Group and Milestone Apartments Real East Investment Trust have agreed to acquire Landmark Apartment Trust and its nearly 24,000 units for approximately $1.9 billion Read more

California Implements Energy Benchmarking Mandate for Commercial and Multifamily Industry Multifamily Executive California Implements Energy Benchmarking Mandate for Commercial and Multifamily Industry

Last week Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law implementing the commercial building energy benchmarking program and expanding it to cover large multifamily housing. California is the first state with such a program. Read more

Axio: Portland, Ore., New No. 1 for Rent Growth Multifamily Executive Axio: Portland, Ore., New No. 1 for Rent Growth

California and Florida place a number of metros in the top 25. Read more

Private Investors Dominate So Far in 2015 Multifamily Executive Private Investors Dominate So Far in 2015

As private groups get more aggressive, REITs see opportunity to sell. MFE's Les Shaver looks at the biggest buyers so far in 2015. Read more

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Vacancy Rates Are Already Rising Vacancy Rates Are Already Rising

It’s time to stop kidding ourselves: New data clearly show the idea that insatiable demand will outpace supply for many moons to come is a myth. Read more

Why Playing Music in Your Building Could Be Risky Business Legal Issues Why Playing Music in Your Building Could Be Risky Business

What to do to ensure your properties are complying with copyright law. Read more

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The Next Chapter AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE The Next Chapter

Mills, schools, and other structures are finding new use as affordable housing. Read more

Rooftop Amenities Will Keep Your Property on Top Multifamily Executive Rooftop Amenities Will Keep Your Property on Top

Well-designed rooftop spaces not only provide a favorite hangout spot for residents, but can increase leads, revenue, and retention as well. Read more

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Alliance Residential Touts Sustainability Alliance Residential Touts Sustainability

Major multifamily company shares report on its green efforts. Read more

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