Archive for August 2010
“Gimme Shelter” with Daniel Gehman: Nobody Walks In LA
Well, to be fair, what I really mean is nobody jaywalks in Los Angeles. Seriously. My conviction surrounding this issue stems from the day my colleague was ticketed to the tune of about a hundred bucks for jaywalking. Mind you, this was not for casually wandering across the street mid-block, this was for walking against…
Read MoreTrends to Watch
Products seen on the National Apartment Association Conference’s show floor
Read MoreWith a Bevy of Buyers, Atlanta Condo Property Obtains FHA Approval
Atlanta–The condominium market is changing, finally.
Read MoreStudent Housing Competes Using Green Features
Harrisonburg, Va.–How much does a feature such as sustainability matter to a student apartment property’s prospects of leasing success?
Read MoreUrban Housing Begins Construction on Affordable Community in Big Bear Lake
Santa Ana, Calif.–Urban Housing Communities LLC (UHC) will construct The Crossings at Big Bear Lake, a 42-unit affordable housing community.
Read MoreFreddie Mac Names Jerry Weiss EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
McLean, Va.–Freddie Mac named Jerry Weiss to the newly created position of chief administrative officer (CAO). Weiss will continue to serve as the company’s chief compliance officer and oversee the Compliance, Economics and Strategy, Regulatory Affairs and Mission divisions. As CAO, he will also manage two additional functions – External Relations and Human Resources. Weiss…
Read MoreDEAL OF THE DAY: Occupancy Offset by Low Leverage in Arbor’s $1.5M Fannie Mae Small Loan
Pittsburg, Calif – Arbor Commercial Funding LLC recently funded a $1.5 million loan under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line.
Read MorePerspective: Household Size & Apartment Demand
For some time now, apartment industry experts have been pointing to strongly positive demographic trends
Read MoreLeasing: There’s an App for That
The launch of Apple’s iPad is changing the way apartment communities do business
Read MoreMarket Report: Modest Improvement
A rebound is expected in Manhattan, although lenders continue to reclaim properties
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