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How Access Control and Energy Management Systems Can Unlock Multifamily Housing ROI

by Lynn Peisner

In today’s rental housing market, owners and operators share the same dilemma of how to boost property value and operational efficiency. The goal is to simplify business functions without passing on additional costs to residents. Rents have plateaued in many markets and neighborhoods, and new regulations keep piling on the pressure. That is where technology steps in and has become the backbone of smart operations and one of the most effective ways to drive returns on investment (ROI). Some of the more impactful tools are access control systems and energy …

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Fairstead Acquires Kentucky Affordable Housing Community

by Lynn Peisner

LOUISVILLE, KY. — New York City-based Affordable housing developer and operator Fairstead has acquired a general partner interest in City View Park, an affordable housing community in Louisville. Via the partnership, Fairstead will assume the role of owner and property manager. The community includes 72 one-bedroom, 221 two-bedroom, 179 three-bedroom and 31 four-bedroom residences. Of the 503 total units, 468 are supported by Section 8 contracts, and all homes are governed by Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) affordability restrictions, reserved for residents earning no more than 60 percent of the …

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CAPREIT Tapped to Manage 21 Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Properties

by Lynn Peisner

BETHESDA, MD. — CAPREIT has been selected by Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) to manage 21 properties, comprised of 3,019 units, in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. AHC is a developer of affordable and mixed-income communities. Bethesda-based CAPREIT owns and operates approximately 14,000 units of its own and is actively growing its third-party management business, according to a statement from the company.

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WinnResidential Tapped to Manage 28-Property Affordable Housing Portfolio

by Lynn Peisner

INDIANAPOLIS — WinnResidential has been retained by KCG Cos. to operate 28 of the Indianapolis-based developer’s properties. Winn assumed leadership of operations and property management of 4,147 units in July and is expected to be selected to manage future communities over the coming year. KCG-owned workforce and affordable housing communities are located in Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. The company’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 34 communities. WinnResidential is the property management division of Boston-based WinnCompanies.

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Presidium Opens Valley View in Farmers Branch, Texas

by Lynn Peisner

FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Texas-based developer Presidium has completed Presidium Valley View, a 348-unit project located in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 573 to 1,631 square feet. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, kitchen islands, built-in desks, private balconies, keyless entry mechanisms and individual washers and dryers. Indoors, the property houses a fitness center, clubroom area, coffee bar, theater lounge with a golf simulator and coworking spaces. Outdoor amenities include …

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Sentral Tapped to Manage Texas and California Properties

by Lynn Peisner

DENVER — Multifamily property management company Sentral has added three properties to its management portfolio. The first is an unnamed community still under construction in Houston. The 32-story, 475-unit development is slated to open in early 2026. The developers are Raven Capital Management and RCM Living. Star Harbor, owned by Strada Investment Group, in Alameda, California, is the second property, and the third is 830 Eddy in San Francisco. The owner of 830 Eddy was not disclosed. Sentral’s hospitality-styled management model offers both short-term stays in furnished units as well …

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Avanath, BRIDGE Form Affordable Housing Property Management Company

by Lynn Peisner

SAN FRANCISCO AND IRVINE, CALIF. — BRIDGE Housing and Avanath Communities have jointly formed an affordable and workforce housing property management company called Brighthaven Communities. Initially, Brighthaven will provide property management services to the two organizations’ combined portfolio of properties, which totals approximately 30,000 affordable homes across 15 states. The new company plans to extend its services beyond the partners’ own properties to include other nonprofit and for-profit owners of affordable and workforce housing communities. Brighthaven will be governed by a six-member board with equal representation from both organizations. Avanath …

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29 Street Living Tapped to Manage Autumn Park in North Carolina

by Lynn Peisner

OXFORD, N.C. — Chicago-based 29th Street Living has been selected to manage Autumn Park Apartments, a 128-unit community in Oxford, about 40 miles north of Raleigh, North Carolina. The asset is owned by New York City-based Newbrook Capital. Autumn Park was built in 2005 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs Can be Cost Effective, But Only if Negotiated Smartly

by Lynn Peisner

By Max Stein and Robert Alfert For any construction project, insurance coverage is a critical factor in managing risk. In recent years, owner-controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) for large-scale commercial and residential construction projects have grown in popularity. OCIPs are mainly known for being “wrap-up policies,” which means the owner/developer pays the premium, and the policy provides coverage for all contractors and subcontractors working on the project, with the exception of some higher-risk trades, such as hazardous-materials handling or demolition. While OCIP costs can vary widely depending on project scale and …

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Scalable Solutions for Multifamily’s Growing Package Problem

by Sarah Daniels

At too many multifamily communities today, managers spend much of their time receiving, safeguarding, retrieving and tripping over a rising tide of parcels awaiting pickup by residents. A range of cages, lockers and other systems promise to ease the package management burden, but most still require staff oversight and may not securely accommodate bulky items or seasonal surges in deliveries. “The sheer volume of packages residents are getting has increased, and that has driven a lot of frustration with package management,” says Shelly Peterson of Smart Package Room, which makes …

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