Experts discuss the secrets to reducing resident turnover and increasing renewals. More
Experts note that although the single-family market is gaining momentum, it's not taking away from retention. More
A dinner with investors in November may have nudged BRE Properties to join forces with Essex Property Trust. More
Jared Kushner hadn’t been running New York–based Kushner Cos. long when he noticed something problematic in early 2007: He could no longer justify buying apartments. More
Cap rates often rise when interest rates rise, but that may not be the case in many markets in 2014. More
The true value of green certification programs goes far beyond the money you save; it’s more about the money you attract. More
As single-property transactions and cap rates head to near-record levels, interest rates perk up, and inflation fears hover, some industry analysts (and even a few executives) have started to ask themselves—Is now the time to think about selling? More
As cap rates continue to drop across the nation, and more international investors circle around multifamily, many pros expect to see even more of a seller’s market materialize in 2014. More
In assessing the biggest apartment transactions of 2013, it’s no surprise the Archstone/Equity Residential deal ranks first. But perhaps even more impressive is the number and size of the sales that occurred in its wake, some of which topped the billion-dollar mark. More
The condo conversion landscape is littered with the ghosts of failed developers past. But smart companies like Embarcadero Pacific are resuscitating this once-moribund market. More