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One is the loneliest number
Research shows it’s terrible for our health; it diminishes cognitive performance and the immune system, increases the risk of heart disease and dementia and...
As rent skyrockets, more cities look to cap it
In Seattle, where activists say some renters complain their rent has increased by as much as 150 percent, two city council members hosted a...
Resident ambassador
For some, the resident participation has helped with more authentic messaging, which has led to a boost in referrals and a competitive edge against...
Walking on sunshine
The recently released MIT study, “The Future of Solar Energy,” takes an in-depth look at the solar power industry, and provides up-to-date information on...
Lucky stars: saga of a bull market
“The apartment industry hasn’t looked this good in some time,” said Jeff Adler, VP and general manager of Yardi Matrix during an interview with...
Don’t mess with the bull
That’s where numbers become important. Numbers drive our operations, set our projections and bear our cash flow, and right now the numbers are some...
Everything’s brand new in… D.C.?
The code now permits light-framed buildings of wood or steel, which are often faster and less expensive to build than equivalent heavy-framed structures, to...
The 4 percent
He said the move “would serve as a national model,” according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. While the L.A. move could prompt...
The Internet of Things is changing how we manage customer relationships
Today, CRM pervades the way many companies track and measure how they interact with other organizations, across many departments: marketing, sales, customer service, support,...
Rent-controlled residents not markedly different
“Rent-stabilized tenants are paying more than 30 percent of the incomes on rent,” said Harvey Epstein, a tenant member of the city’s rent-setting Rent...
How to overcome the midday slump
How do you choose those precious moments when you think you’ll be feeling your best to do the most challenging work? And what’s the...
Disparate impact: judging by the color of their skin
The question before the court was: Can you be found guilty of racial discrimination if you never engaged in policies that had any intent...
Risky business pays off
And, they’re expecting equally satisfying results from communities underway and in their pipelines. Equity Residential “There is absolutely no doubt that we continue to enjoy very...
Did you feel that?
After a temblor we always check for the intensity and the epicenter. It’s a ritual that comes with living on a fault line. Perhaps...
GSA lenders shift into high gear
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each purchased more than $10 billion in multifamily loans in the first quarter of 2015, providing financing for more...
