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LONDON – The burgeoning demand for rental property – particularly in London – means developers of build-to-rent schemes have a captive market, but everything else from valuation to finance and planning seems to be stacked against the sector significantly expanding. What do the pioneers of this form of development have to tell us about the […]
New Mexico Rising
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Platinum is not your typical Albuquerque apartment complex. It is four stories, expected to be LEED-Platinum certified, with city and mountain views: in other words, a modern marvel that will draw some of the city’s highest rents. It’s surrounded by Nob Hill, Albuquerque’s most walkable urban neighborhood. The area is a […]
09 / 08 / 15
Better Protection
Think your landlord insurance is enough? Think again. Recent studies examined renters insurance practices at property management companies throughout the Unites States. Those reports suggest that 45 percent of property managers do not offer insurance to their tenants. Only 25 percent of property managers require their renters to purchase insurance at every property in their […]
08 / 26 / 15
Luxury Student Housing
Student housing has grown into a $5 billion industry. Colleges and universities rely on private builders for housing, on and off campus. These private builders are best able to equip units with features that appeal to the new generation of student renters while keeping the institutions’ costs low. Yet with the rise of student debt […]
08 / 20 / 15
Risk Management
Apartment owners and management companies have a lot to worry about in keeping their communities safe and secure, and there are always new factors emerging to further add to the complexities of risk management. Multi-Housing News reached out to property owners, property managers and the insurance companies who cover them to see what the top […]
08 / 03 / 15
4 Lessons About Renters
For a short list of reasons, which are relatively uninteresting, I’ve recently become obsessed with the HGTV show House Hunters International (and its parent program, House Hunters). A couple of years ago, it was revealed that the elimination process featured on the House Hunters program is somewhat contrived – participants apparently have often already selected […]
07 / 10 / 15
Move to the Music
Countless studies examine and relay Millennials’ consumer habits, expectations, needs, wants and way of thinking. But there’s one thing that’s obvious without needing any study to uncover it: Millennials live and breathe music. While iPhone docks, great sound systems and entertainment lounges are all great amenities to offer, you can’t beat physical proximity to the […]
06 / 11 / 15
Property Management
The second quarter of 2015 has begun on a positive note for built-to-rent single family properties. Markets for existing single family rentals across the nation enjoy occupancy rates close to 95%–and these properties need managers. If you’ve positioned yourself properly, then success is well within reach. If not, here are a few tips to bring you up to speed. […]
05 / 20 / 15
Five Affordable Cities
“New York apartment market stays white-hot,” “Seattle multifamily development on a roll,” “San Francisco rents through the roof,” – we’ve all read the headlines. We come across them daily, as the nation’s top metro areas continue to post high rent growth numbers and apartment projects continue to pop up all over America’s large urban centers. […]
05 / 07 / 15
Making a Move?
Major metros are great, but the U.S. is also home to dynamic second and third-tier cities that offer strong economies, booming job markets and unique local culture. Many of the nation’s smaller metro centers are brimming with business opportunities and the chance to be part of positive change. The Huffington Post recently nominated five such […]
05 / 01 / 15
Property SOS
As much as we applaud new multifamily construction here on The Balance Sheet, we realize that it’s not good news for everyone. Owners of dated properties know that the new, shiny rentals up the street with the unbelievable move-in deals may create stiff competition. Fortunately, a few strategic updates can help your aging property feel […]
04 / 29 / 15
Leads to Leases
You’ve followed the online marketing basics: you have a website with property contact info and pictures. You set up social media accounts and add some new content every week. But now you’re frustrated because your efforts aren’t paying off. What can you do? SatisFacts 2015 Online Renter Study promotes a better understanding of today’s “online […]
04 / 07 / 15
Excellence Awards
MHN Excellence Awards recognize the multifamily industry’s most noteworthy people, companies and properties. The 2015 winners will be selected by a panel of judges representing expertise across all multifamily disciplines. Submissions will be due by Monday, June 15. Here’s how to enter. 1) Select the categories you’d like to enter and click to download those […]
04 / 06 / 15
3D Printed Apartments
Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1439; since then the printing industry has evolved, from printing blocks to 2D printers with the capacity of mass-producing documents in just minutes. Today, 3D printers are capable of creating pretty much anything, from mechanical parts to prosthetics to buildings. Even though it’s been 32 years since an engineer […]
03 / 24 / 15
Introducing iUnit
Believe it or not, iUnit is not the next device a certain ubiquitous technology company wants you to run out and buy. Rather, it’s a new modular housing project coming to Denver, Colo. in 2015, blending smart energy use, wireless connectivity, green construction and the urban living preferences of American Millennials. iUnit is intended to […]
03 / 19 / 15
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