Mountain View, Calif.–Search engine giant Google has found a new vehicle for giving back to the community.

Cleveland–Three recent second-quarter 2010 reports on the three major Ohio multifamily markets–metro Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus–by the real estate investment specialist Marcus & Millichap paint a largely optimistic picture for the property type, though not entirely.

New York–Multifamily starts have hovered in the 100,000 to 142,000-range for all of this year, which isn’t saying anything positive about the multifamily sector.

Roseville, Mich.–Bernard Financial Group arranged a $9,760,700 loan for the Kensington Place Apartments.

Cleveland–The Cleveland apartment market, though never really in dire straits, is certainly on the rebound.

Armand E. Brachman talks to MHN about Dominium’s acquisition strategy and how development has taken a back seat in the firm’s growth plans in recent years.

Marion, Iowa –Alliant Capital LLC has refinanced the Regal Townhomes in Marion, Iowa.

Madison, Wis.–The Madison, Wis. apartment has hit the bottom.

Chicago–Vacancies fell in the largest markets 30 basis points in the first six months of 2010.

Schaumburg, Ill.–Frank E. Nothaft, chief economist of Freddie Mac is optimistic that there is a recovery under way, positing that a double-dip recession is unlikely.