July-August 2019 Table of Contents

UP FRONT
Smart Condos at PIXL in Plantation, Fla. Set to Break Ground in November 2019 Multifamily Executive Smart Condos at PIXL in Plantation, Fla. Set to Break Ground in November 2019

The Invesca Development Group community will feature 330 smart homes on a 6.7-acre mixed-use site. Read more

Warmer, Wetter Conditions Favorable to Termites BUILDER Warmer, Wetter Conditions Favorable to Termites

With the wood-destroying insects now found in every state but Alaska, builders and developers need to take note. Read more

Modest Housing Remains Out of Reach for Low-Wage Renters AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Modest Housing Remains Out of Reach for Low-Wage Renters

An individual earning the federal minimum wage must work 103 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom rental home. Read more

Alliance Residential Renews Focus on Reducing Waste in 2019 MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE Alliance Residential Renews Focus on Reducing Waste in 2019

Kelly Vickers, vice president of corporate social responsibility, shares the finer points of Alliance’s sustainability campaign. Read more

How Technology Works as a Catalyst in the Evolution of Leasing Multifamily Executive How Technology Works as a Catalyst in the Evolution of Leasing

Property managers can leverage screening services, databases, and more to make life—and leasing—easier for associates. Read more

LIHTC Expansion Bill Reintroduced AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE LIHTC Expansion Bill Reintroduced

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would provide a 50% boost in housing credit resources and set a 4% credit for bond deals. Read more

Communities with Crystal Lagoons Amenities Show Increased Sales, Value BUILDER Communities with Crystal Lagoons Amenities Show Increased Sales, Value

The first rental tower at Miami's Sole Mia has leased at a record rate, with a premium on units facing the lagoon amenity. Read more

Are You Ready for Hurricane Season? Multifamily Executive Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?

Having a plan in place and doing a practice run can help deal with natural disasters. Read more

Features
Skilled Labor Shortages, Rising Costs Threaten Multifamily Deals Multifamily Executive Skilled Labor Shortages, Rising Costs Threaten Multifamily Deals

Market conditions and rent-restrictive housing policies stand in the way of new starts for many developers. Read more

Multifamily Developments Honored at 2019 Gold Nugget Awards MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE Multifamily Developments Honored at 2019 Gold Nugget Awards

The Residences at Pacific City receives Multifamily Community of the Year honor. Read more

Last Detail
Award-Winning Seattle Project Includes Perched Resident Treehouse Multifamily Executive Award-Winning Seattle Project Includes Perched Resident Treehouse

Sitka, a new 384-unit apartment community, was recognized at the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards for its innovative energy design. Read more

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