SoftBank-backed construction startup shutters US operations
After a final $200M investment from SoftBank, Katerra is closing after years of financial mismanagement and rising construction costs
by Marian McPherson Jun 2
4 ways to get a leg up on the competition in the multifamily space
The multifamily space is continuing to evolve, and investors must do the same. In such an environment, it pays to be aggressive when an opportunity emerges — but only while doing the requisite homework within your area of expertise
by Michael Zaransky Apr 6
How property management firms can avoid staff turnover
The multifamily housing industry has long faced a high turnover rate, but ramping up online trainings and recognizing employee achievements could significantly help, according to a recent survey
How multifamily complexes can win the amenity arms race
We know that technology and automation are necessary to attract tenants to multifamily complexes. But what developers aren't doing is using this interconnectivity to enhance the feeling of community
by Michael Crow Dec 22
Developer confidence in multifamily housing rises, but remains relatively low
Multifamily vacancies also rose during the second quarter of the year, though the National Association of Home Builders characterized the industry as experiencing a recovery
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 21
Multifamily home automation startup SmartRent raises $32M
SmartRent helps property managers deploy technology, such as the Nest smart thermostat, across multiple units
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
New housing starts fell in April, especially multifamily projects
Privately-owned housing starts are down 3.7 percent from March, led by a nearly 13 percent drop in multifamily
by Marian McPherson May 16
Doorport wants to install a smart intercom on every apartment building
Startup's technology dubbed 'Arrive' lets residents buzz people in from their phones
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 20
A-Rod: How to turn real estate investing into a home run
In post for CNBC, retired MLB all-star shares his path to scoring big with property management
by Gill South Feb 6
Matterport tours will get 'Rooomy' in 2018
Two of the industry's most popular 3-D software-based companies are teaming up
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 22
LA's new construction booms in first half of 2016, but it's still nowhere near New York
Developers were getting fat for the past two years, but it seems that momentum has slowed in some metros
by Britt Chester Aug 24
Rental market in Baltimore is red-hot, says AppFolio exec
Rental demand building in Baltimore, supply shrinking
by Kimberley Sirk Mar 22
AppFolio helps Houston property managers manage better
Digital age enhancements are popular for rental process, says survey
by Kimberley Sirk Feb 23