Chicago’s skyline is famous for a reason. Historic architecture, towering glass facades, beach scenes — heck, we even placed a Ferris wheel front and center. Our city has a picturesque quality, practically made for “greetings from” postcards and Instagram stories. But within the lakeside landscape, some buildings boast more majestic views than others — unobstructed…
10 things property managers can do to increase ROI April 24, 2019 | Diana Pittro | Executive Vice President, RMK Management The Residences at Addison & Clark in Wrigleyville, where an open house during the Cubs home opener attracted over 200 visitors to the property. The multifamily industry is in constant change and more crowded…
Addison & Clark’s Apartments Earn LEED Silver Plaudit April 8, 2019 Even as the mixed-use Addison & Clark development in Lakeview continues to grow its roster of retailers as well as residential tenants, the project’s residential component has achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The 148 units of the Residences at…
Seven Ways to Urbanize the Suburbs Developers are looking beyond congested, expensive cities to lure millennials and downsizing boomers. By Barbara Ballinger John ColeThe Daley apartment building, designed by KTGY Architecture + Planning, is the first phase in the Westside at Shady Grove community in Rockville, Md., near Washington, D.C. Two decades after many millennials started…
Chic design and doggy spas: Some suburban apartments hope to lure Chicagoans with city-style amenities Nicole Martin has lived in the Chicago area her entire life with the exception of five years in Lake Geneva. When deciding to sell her home in Wisconsin and move back to Illinois last year, Martin asked herself two questions:…
Three reasons why apartment maintenance crews are your key to retaining residents in winter weather Midwesterners were served their first taste of Winter 2019 this past Martin Luther King Jr. holiday when Mother Nature dropped eight inches of snow on us. While we are tough and forge ahead no matter what, sometimes we need to rely…
Viewpoints Multifamily The Three Keys to Avoiding First-Time Multifamily Investor Pitfalls in 2019 Effective Property Management is critical in tentant retention and revenue growth. Diana Pittro | January 17, 2019 As U.S. households continue to look more favorably on renting versus owning than at any other time in the last half century, it’s a good…
2018 CAMME Awards Celebrate Chicagoland Apartment Industry Excellence Each year, the Chicagoland Apartment Association honors one individual whose valuable contributions have made a mark on CAA and the industry. This year's recipient is Diana Pittro, a 20-year multifamily veteran and executive Vice President of Taylor Johnson client RMK Management, where she oversees the management, marketing…
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The Residences Of Addison & Clark Gets The Win From Multi-Housing News Multi-Housing News The Residences of Addison & Clark will have a number of amenities,including this outdoor deck. With a coveted location next to iconic Wrigley Field, the eagerly anticipated Addison & Clark transit-oriented, mixed-use development by Taylor Johnson client M&R Development and…