Guest Commentary
Sales of Newly Built Apartments Hint at Speed of Cycle Maturity
Price per unit in primary markets is decelerating more quickly than in secondary markets. Read more
At MiMA in New York, a dog spa gives a whole new meaning to pet-friendly. Read more
Breaking the Ice: 10 Property Winterization Tips
As winter approaches, this checklist of important preparation measures will keep you ahead of the storm. Read more
Avila’s Rescore Plans More Than 10,000 Units
Tony Avila has already announced plans to build 7,000-plus units. But after closing the Rescore fund, he has his eyes on an even bigger footprint. Read more
Rehabbed Tobacco Plant Opens as Apartments, Retail
One of the oldest R.J. Reynolds Tobacco plants was adapted into 243 apartments in Winston-Salem, N.C. Read more
Seventeen diverse properties have received the first Energy Star certification for existing multitenant buildings. Read more
Custom-Designed Panels Make Common Areas Pop
A new digital design tool from 3form lets customers experiment with various options to create their perfect statement piece. Read more
EQR's guidance of 3.5% to 4.5% growth in 2015 sets the sector's tone heading into a new year. Read more
RMF's Track 29 Helps Transform Minneapolis Greenway
Developer Ross Fefercorn's 198-unit development gives a nod to the area's railway past. Read more
Guest Commentary
Rehab ROI: Do the Math
Operators don’t always account for a renovation’s life span in their investment calculations, at their own peril. Read more
Legal Issues
Buyer Beware: Due Diligence Do's and Don'ts
Inadequate property inspections can lead to serious, and costly, repairs after the purchase. Read more
Multifamily Trends
Condo Comeback?
It’s not like it's 2005, but, suddenly, for-sale multifamily is making sense again. Read more
The Top 10 Deals of 2014
From the mega-M&A of Essex-BRE to AvalonBay's first New York City development, this year's top deals characterize a year of peak pricing. Read more
Student Housing
Head of the Class: 5 Key Student Housing Amenities
The shock of over-the-top amenities in student housing is starting to wear off, but developers are still finding ways to win over more students. Read more
Solar-Fueled Car Charger Raises the Roof on Ancillary Income
A new clean-energy technology from Panasonic and Powertree Services offers a cool green amenity, and additional revenue. Read more
A look at the top five and bottom five metros for vacancy rates and rent increases in 2015. Read more