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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2009 DEPARTMENTS 4 From the Editor 6 Executive Insight 8 News 12 Market Pulse 31 Products 34 Technology FEATURES 14 Finance: The Future of the GSEs What roles should the government and private sector play in the secondary market? ONLINE America’s Renter Generation www.multi-housingnews.com/Lachman 18 Investment: Transactions Industry experts provide advice for purchasing apartments today Developing an Energy Management Plan www.multi-housingnews.com/AUM Market Snapshot For Apartment Fundamentals in Providence, R.I., Watch Employment Base www.multi-housingnews.com/Market_Providence 22 Market Report: Midwest How has the restructuring of the auto industry affected apartment markets in the Midwest? Tips and the process of being sustainable 26 Property Management Measuring resident satisfaction—and acting on the findings—is key to keeping loyal customers See the latest products online www.multi-housingnews.com Quote of the Month 28 Development: Adaptive Reuse The Alexander Co. transforms a 19th century finishing school into a pedestrian-friendly community “ You shouldn’t necessarily take the high-cost road to increasing resident satisfaction. ” 27 On the cover: The Alexander Company is transforming a 19th century finishing school in Forest Glen, Md. into a community that will comprise 219 multifamily and single-family homes, while blending history with new construction. Multi-Housing News (ISSN 0146-0919; USPS 891-580), October 2009, Vol. 44, No. 10 is published monthly by Nielsen Business Media, 770 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10003-9595. The cost of a one-year subscription is $93 in the U.S., $125 in Canada and Mexico, and $240 in all other foreign countries. CUSTOMER SERVICE INQUIRIES: For address changes, single copy sales ($10 per issue, payable in advance), and subscription inquiries, write to Multi-Housing News, P.O. Box 3601, Northbrook, IL 60065-3601. Call 800-697-8859, 847-559-7533 or email nmhn@omeda.com. Printed in the USA. Copyright 2009 by Nielsen Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Multi-Housing News editorial and advertising offices: 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003-9595, 646-654-4500. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to Multi-Housing News, P.O. Box 3601, Northbrook, IL 60065-3601. Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement No. 40031729. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: DHL Global Mail, 4960-2 Walker Rd., Windsor, ON N9A 6J3. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY and additional mailing offices. ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL REPRINTS: Reprints of editorial or ads can be used as effective marketing tools. For details, contact The YGS Group, Angie VanGorder, 800-501-9571 ext. 176, MHN@theYGSgroup.com PERMISSIONS: One-time use of our content, as a full article, excerpt or chart? Contact Dana Parra, 646-654-4696, dana.parra@billboard.com. LIST RENTAL MANAGER: Nikki Miller, 646-654-7261, nikki.miller@nielsen.com www.multi-housingnews.com | October 2009 http://www.multi-housingnews.com/Lachman http://www.multi-housingnews.com/AUM http://www.multi-housingnews.com/Market_Providence http://www.multi-housingnews.com http://www.multi-housingnews.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Multi-Housing News - October 2009

Multi-Housing News - October 2009
Contents
From the Editor
Executive Insight
News
Market Pulse
Finance: The Future of the GSEs
Investment: Transactions
Market Report: Midwest
Property Management
Development: Adaptive Reuse
Products
Technology

Multi-Housing News - October 2009