February 2011

Q&A with Portland State University’s Dr. Gerard Mildner

By joshuapringle | February 14, 2011

Portland State University is introducing a new master’s program in real estate development this fall, making it one of only two universities in the Northwest to offer the degree.

Colliers Promotes Cooke to EVP of MF Investments

By joshuapringle | February 14, 2011

Phoenix–Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has promoted Cindy Cooke to the position of executive vice president of multifamily investments.

TODAY’S DEALS: Mill Creek Residential Trust and Rockwood Capital Form Multifamily JV

By michaelratliff | February 14, 2011

Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC and Rockwood Capital have formed a new multifamily joint venture; NorthMarq arranged first mortgage financing of $23.99 million for Annapolis, Md. apartments; and Red Capital Markets structures bond financing for affordable housing.

‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: When Marketing Becomes Media

By Eric Brown | February 14, 2011

How were you spending your marketing budget 10 years ago? Is it really all that different today? It should be.

HIT Invests in Green Multifamily

By joshuapringle | February 14, 2011

Washington, D.C.–The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust has made a foray into energy-efficient developments, including multifamily projects and mixed-use projects with multifamily components.

Economy Watch: Beginning of the End for Fannie and Freddie?

By joshuapringle | February 14, 2011

Though lacking in details, the Obama administration has released a plan that calls for the gradual dissolution of Fannie and Freddie. And one consumer index for January turns out optimism about the job market.

‘The Green Picture’ with Erika Schnitzer: Bringing Sexy Back … to Green

By Keat Foong | February 14, 2011

At a two-day brainstorming session about sustainability, it became clear that our industry could be more innovative.

‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: When Marketing Becomes Media

By Eric Brown | February 14, 2011

How were you spending your marketing budget 10 years ago? Is it really all that different today? It should be.

Renaissance Square Wins Sustainable Building Award from Maryland USGBC

By joshuapringle | February 11, 2011

Renaissance Square, a for-sale affordable housing community under development in Essex, Md., has earned a valuable distinction in Maryland’s sustainable housing development arena.