The recently approved National Green Building standard now provides a benchmark for apartment developers who want to build environmentally friendly projects.

'Our mantra is that you have to chase employment.'

'Our mantra is that you have to chase employment.'

The year-end earnings results make it clear that the downturn has finally hit the multifamily sector.

Greening real estate and making money are not mutually exclusive.

In dealing with the nation's housing crisis, observers agree that a new administration could give HUD a chance to shine.

Unlike the trend of the past few years, multifamily investment activity increased, albeit slightly.

With sustainability a priority for President-elect Barack Obama, it may be possible to transfer this effort to the low-income housing sector.