Category: News

Using Data to Create a Personalized Leasing Experience

It can be argued that the primary focus for multifamily organizations over the past five years has been to find ways to streamline the leasing process. It has proven to be a valuable pursuit, but that objective in itself leaves something on the table.  Modernized leasing processes provide immeasurable benefits for leasing teams by automating…
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Wood Partners Announces Grand Opening of 299-Unit Lake House by Alta Luxury Residential Community in Orlando, Florida

ORLANDO, FL – Wood Partners, a national leader in multi-family real estate development and acquisition, announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential community, Lake House by Alta, in Orlando, Florida. Located in the affluent Doctor Phillips neighborhood, Lake House by Alta features 299 luxurious lakefront apartment homes, a majority of which offer direct…
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Economic Outlook: Who’s Buying and Selling Homes in the D.C. Area?

How does the Washington, D.C. area compare to national figures on homebuyers? This post takes a look at the housing market in both the District of Columbia and Montgomery County.

How to Manage Social Distancing at Apartment Communities

I’ve never heard the term “social distancing” before, but now it’s everywhere. And its practice is critical to slow the spread of coronavirus. Where I am in New Jersey, schools are closed (I’ve already let Professor Elmo teach my 3 year old today), and no one is supposed to have large gatherings. Nationally, sports are…
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Housing Affordability in January 2020

At the national level, housing affordability conditions improved in January 2020 compared to last a year ago and rose compared to December 2019.

FCP Announces $71.1 Million Acquisition of Three Multifamily Communities Totaling 652-Units in Atlanta, Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – FCP announces the $71.1 million acquisition of three apartment communities in Douglasville and Austell, GA in the Atlanta Metro Area. The communities include: Place at Midway, a 200-unit apartment community in Douglasville, GA; Stewart’s Mill, a 188-unit apartment community in Douglasville, GA; Forest Glen, a 264-unit apartment community in Austell, GA. The…
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Where do millennial renters outcompete older generations?

Where do millennial renters outcompete older… Nationwide, 34% of the millennial renters can afford to buy the typical home compared to 40% of Gen X renters. By:  Nadia Evangelou

How to Manage the People Side of the Coronavirus Emergency

I know. I know. If you’re like me you may be tired of hearing about the coronavirus or COVID 19 emergency. You may just want to quarantine yourself for the next 14 days with a case of wine (or your favorite beverage), great food, lots of toilet paper and binge watch ALL of your shows…
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Affirmed Housing Opens Supportive Housing Community at Villas on The Park in Downtown San Jose for Formerly Homeless

SAN DIEGO, CA – Affirmed Housing, People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) Ventures, elected officials, and development partners celebrated the Grand Opening of Villas on the Park in downtown San Jose, CA. The highly anticipated project opening included speakers: Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County Supervisor; Mayor Sam Liccardo, City of San Jose; Councilmember Raul Peralez, City…
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NAR Flash Survey: Commercial Economic Pulse

The report looks at the effects on leasing, purchasing, and building practices such as offering more hand-sanitizer or requiring more frequent cleaning.