The May June 2012 issue of Yield PRO magazine
Tag: May June 2012
Landlords rule
"We are riding a monster wave that has a long way to go before getting to shore," said Camden Property Trust CEO Ric Campo...
It’s good to be king
I sometimes wonder if landlords aren't single-handedly holding this economy together. And after reading Peggy Shaw's cover story, "Landlords Rule," I would almost bet...
Dog DNA service helps apartments catch poop perps
"It's kind of like the 'CSI' of dog ownership," said Trongard, marketing director of the company that manages Rosedale Estates North, a 180-unit apartment...
Lessons of time
Metro Realty announced changes to the plans during a public hearing on the project in May, but they didn't appear to satisfy many who...
Spycatcher: An ex-FBI agent on deception, espionage, interrogation, and reading people
Perhaps she learned it from her mother or perhaps from her classical training in ballet, but she instinctively read my body language and used...
Smokers face rental hurdles
One category, however, turned up very lean results: apartments that advertised they allowed smoking with an enthusiastic "welcome" or even a tepid "O.K." In all...
The case for green rentals
Located in the city of Rome, this new, energy-efficient, 10-unit public housing project is expected to earn LEED for Homes certification at the Silver...
Are you a closer?
Dominance is gaining the willing obedience of the customer. The customer listens to your opinions and advice, internalizes your recommendations, agrees, and when you...
Building the braintrust
The future of utility management in our industry is abundant in opportunity, yet fraught with challenge. Collaboration is critical as we move forward, and...
Young blood
Carroll acquired a diverse skill set early on. He built single-family homes, a retail shopping center, mixed-use, student and affordable housing and traditional apartments,...
Freaky-indicators
Unclaimed corpse indicator The concept: Because of high funeral costs, family members never claim the bodies of the deceased so the state will pay for...
JP Morgan’s big loss: Why banks still haven’t learned their lesson
Even the trading operation that booked the loss is in the black overall. Aren't losses part of the game? Why does one loss matter...
Hot markets boost REITS
Tight supply and a depressed single-family housing market are combining to keep apartment buildings full and driving rental rates higher, in our view, benefiting...
Renters feel squeeze
Renters are considered "cost burdened" if they spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utility costs. The research was conducted...
Consumer confidence dips
The Conference Board, a private research group, said that its Consumer Confidence Index now stands at 64.9, down from a revised 68.7 in April....
