KTGY's latest design, the Arista in Broomfield, Colo., was done with Gen-Y specifically in mind, featuring smaller units, an attention to outdoor common spaces, and a business center that looks more like a lounge, described as “Apple meets Starbucks."
Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Miami have been lumped together as the poster children for distress, but each metro is climbing back up in its own way.
Last week’s announcement by Chicago-based Equity Residential (EQR) that it entered into an agreement to spend $1.325 billion in cash for a 26.5 percent ownership interest in Denver-based Archstone, which owns 48,922 units and has 1,332 units under construction, took some people by surprise.
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Multifamily Executive is keeping close tabs on the potential sale of Archstone, as Lehman Bros., Bank of America, and Barclay’s try to navigate the right disposition strategy for the portfolio that was taken private for $22 billion in 2007. Check out our coverage, along with breaking news from...
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The number of renters spending 50% or more of their income on housing and utilities is at an all time high, according to a recent study.
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More than $1 billion in distressed Nevada commercial real estate will be auctioned off soon, but some multifamily investors have been busy in and around Sin City over the last six months.
In this follow-up to the Healthiest Markets story, we present a collection of 22 intriguing markets.
Find out what unique techniques and concepts artistans presented at the 2011 World of Concrete.
The Builder Market Health Index points to much better prospects for 2011.
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Distressed properties accounted for more than a third of existing home sales during the quarter.
A new house in Sun Valley, Idaho, features decorative concrete throughout.
A great view is a terrible thing to waste. These homes sure didn't make that mistake.
Infrastructure is a hot topic in the concrete industry, and the focus of this year's event.
The Vistas at Saddle Rock Apartment Homes, Aurora, Colo.
Limited new construction and stable employment have kept Albuquerque, N.M., safe from the dark, looming clouds.
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Builder Online’s Alison Rice talks with Dina Gundersen of Monte Hewett Homes about how and why small builders can integrate video into their marketing efforts.
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LBM giant will seek broad mix of customers and stress value-added services now that it has emerged from Chapter 11, according to interviews at IBS in Las Vegas.
Between 50,000 and 55,000 people attended this year’s show in Las Vegas.
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Both groups seek authenticity, “excitement,” and a community that reflects their individuality.
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Money-saving projects are keys to selling customers on green remodeling in a down economy.