Perception Is Reality
In the court of public opinion, a toxic brand faces long odds in detox. Read more
Technology
"Wonka-esque" Cableless Elevator Unveiled
ThyssenKrupp reveals new cableless elevator that could revolutionize high-rise building design. Read more
What Slowdown? Rent Growth Accelerated in 2014
Rents grew a healthy 4.7 percent last year, the highest level since 2011, according to MPF Research. Read more
Mixed-Use Development a Hit in Corona
Wermers Properties and Watermarke Properties are teaming up to put a $150 million development in Corona, Calif. Read more
FHFA Directs Fannie, Freddie to Pay Into Housing Trust Fund
At long last, the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) is on its way to getting its first dollars. Read more
Check In
Americans Paid $441 Billion in Rent in 2014
A recently released study by Zillow notes a 4.9 percent year-over-year increase in cumulative rent paid in America. Read more
The West was best when it came to rent growth in 2014. Read more
David Reznick, Longtime Affordable Housing Leader, Dies
David Reznick, one of the longtime leaders of the affordable housing industry, died Dec. 31, 2014. Read more
new developments
High-End High-Rise Meets Success in Chicago’s South Loop
M&R Development’s 42-story 73 East Lake proves popular with young professionals in a formerly downtrodden neighborhood. Read more
Multifamily Trends
Class C Market Grows Tense
The product's growing popularity may press buyers to seek yield in riskier markets and assets. Read more
Inspire
Campus Crest Changes Course
After four years of stumbling, a new management team takes over at the Charlotte, N.C.–based student housing firm. Read more
Finance
Multifamily’s Debt Kings
The GSEs still rule the apartment lending landscape, but plenty of other options abound. Read more
Julian Castro's Priorities for 2015
The new HUD secretary talks about his policy priorities and speculation that he'll be considered for higher office. Read more
After a strong 2013, it looks like foreign investment in multifamily will have excelled again in 2014. Read more
Hacked! Seven Tips for Preventing and Managing a Data Breach
Data breaches aren't going to stop any time soon, so you may as well be prepared for one. Read more
Package Locker Industry Lifts Off
Leasing offices are becoming inundated with residents' packages, but package lockers look to solve that problem and even add some ancillary income. Read more
MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE
Waiting Game: Where Are All the Young Renters?
Housing data on 20- to 34-year-olds suggest that a good deal of pent-up rental demand could emerge from this group once the economy improves. Read more