Work Begins on Suburban DC Community

The Altaire will be composed of two towers with views of D.C.’s monumental core and the Potomac River.

Economy Watch: Apartment Market Weakens (Slightly) in Q4

The last time Market Tightness, Sales Volume, Equity Financing and Debt Financing all came in below 50 was in October 2013.

Brooklyn Residential Prices Continued Acceleration in ’15

A look at Brooklyn’s residential sales prices.

Economy Watch: Beige Book Upbeat

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve has reasonably good news for the real estate industry.

Kettler, Cornerstone Start Work on Suburban DC Apartments

The property will be 275-unit mid-rise apartment community.

Economy Watch: US Excellent for RE Investment, Say Foreigners

Sixty-five percent of foreign investors in U.S. real estate indicated they plan to increase their investment here in 2016.

NOVO Properties Expands Multifamily Management Division

The newly christened NOVO Properties has tapped property management veteran Jeff Goldshine as partner, management services.

Suburban Seattle Apartments Obtain Refi

The property consists of 104 residential units in 10 two-story buildings.

Government, Kent State Reach Settlement in Therapeutic Support Animals in Student Housing Case

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice and Kent State University have reached a $145,000 settlement over claims of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. As part of the settlement, Kent State agreed to pay $100,000 to two former students denied to keep emotional support dogs in their university apartments; $30,000 to the fair housing organization that advocated on behalf of them; and $15,000 to the United States. The university also agreed to adopt a housing policy allowing students with psychological disabilities to keep therapeutic support animals in university housing. The settlement agreement is currently awaiting court approval. In 2014, DOJ…

Carroll Organization Acquires Orlando Portfolio of 1,400 Apartment Units

The portfolio consists of three communities, which will be rebranded.