Bendix Anderson

2 weeks ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Bendix Anderson

Raymond Biesinger Saving money on energy is more important than ever in uncertain economic times. As every day seems to bring surprising headlines, apartment owners, developers, and managers are investing in technologies that make their buildings more resilient and more efficient. Advances in technology have made hardware like smart thermostats, wireless sensors, and even solar panels much less expensive.

4 weeks ago | urbanland.uli.org | Bendix Anderson |Beth Mattson-Teig

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is experiencing increased flooding of local streets, even without major rain events or high winds, and residents are demanding answers. While many are calling on the city to elevate certain streets above the floodplain, ULI experts caution this is the least desirable solution because it can have severe negative consequences on nearby homes and businesses.

1 month ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Bendix Anderson

Adobe Stock/AI Smoking in apartment homes became illegal Jan. 1 in Carlsbad, California, (population 113,000), a wealthy, coastal city north of San Diego. So far, the law in Carlsbad is a rarity. However, apartment managers have a strong motive to discourage smoking. Tobacco smoke can damage apartments, staining paint and even starting fires. Secondhand smoke can irritate neighbors and damage their health. More and more apartment developers and owners are banning smoking in new apartments they build.

1 month ago | urbanland.uli.org | Bendix Anderson |Michele Lerner |Brett Widness |Simon Chinn

Embarking upon a career in real estate can seem almost impossible for a young person starting without money and the right connections. That’s especially true in a place like New York City, where barriers to entering the real estate business are high. “Opportunities are scarce,” said Kirk Goodrich, president of Monadnock Development, based in Brooklyn. That’s true for many people beginning careers in real estate—and especially true for African Americans and other people of color.

2 months ago | urbanland.uli.org | Bendix Anderson

Speakers mixed good news and uncertainty at the "ULI New York: Real Estate Outlook 2025" event, held January 22, 2025, at the Stern School of Business at New York University in Manhattan by ULI New York in partnership with NYU Stern | Chen Institute.