Tag Archives: apartments

Tenant Pride & Prejudice

Today’s tenant pool does not containt the usual ’suspects’. Managers need an expanded toolbox and fresh eyes. Recognizing those prospective tenants who have pride of tenancy can dramatically improve a property’s appeal and profits.

Save Energy: Wear a Hat!

Saving energy in apartments requires a true, collaborative effort between management and residents, but can wearing a hat make a difference?

Assistance for Ms. Madrigal, the Good Landlady

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, FBR has interpreted the latest mutterings of the Feds and the anticipated actions of Congress as confirmation they will soon relinquish the dream of “homeownership for everyone”. Is it fair if Congress re-directs these energies and funds to the market rate multifamily sector?

Three Survival Strategies for the Accidental Landlord

There are many property owners in today’s economy who have become landlords through circumstance rather than choice. Some will decide to keep their properties, while others will sell and move on.

Manhattan to Salem: Green Leases Best

Commercial buildings and tenants often lead the way in unconventional design. This leadership is evident in the leasing of green commercial and mixed use buildings. The largest and latest Midtown Manhattan lease may be another green indicator for multifamily.

Awwww… Your Very First Apartment

For young adults moving into their first apartment is not only as big as it gets, but a rite of passage. In fact, bravo! Becoming independent is a great accomplishment. As landlords and parents, we know you’ll do fine, but just in case? We hope you will forgive us for offering more advice.

Wednesdays with Will Clark: Carbon, Corporate Insight and Uncommon Sense

In the second part of our interview, veteran asset manager Will Clark again focuses on multifamily operations and sustainability and shares his expertise and experience with a refreshing candor. His ideas and solutions are practical, profitable and based on a valuable, real world view.

Multifamily Trending: Small is Good

Patrick Kennedy wants to fill those urban locations with eco-friendly, sustainable multifamily housing that is highly energy efficient, dark green and very, very tiny. How tiny? 310 to 340 square foot studios.

PACE Yourself

With $1.4 billion in venture capital to solar companies in 2009, investors are telegraphing the news that solar energy’s time may be here. PACE financing may (or soon will) be available in your state to finance conversion to solar in your commercial or residential building.