‘The Accidental Economist’ with Jack Kern: Consumer Confidence Tracks Renter Outlook
There are a number of consumer confidence surveys out there and with each passing week it seems yet another publisher is trying to index one thing or another.
CPC Launches ‘Energy Benchmark Plus’
New York–The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) recently launched its CPC Energy Benchmark Plus, a program to collect energy data from multifamily property owners and to help owners reduce operating costs.
Reinlein Appointed as Berkadia’s Head of Mortgage Production
Horsham, Pa.–Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC has announced the appointment of Karl Reinlein to EVP – Head of Production, effective immediately. In his new role, Reinlein will oversee Berkadia’s entire originations network. Reinlein was formerly in charge of Berkadia’s HUD lending network, which has been ranked as the number-one originator of the multifamily HUD/FHA loans nationwide for more than 10 years. John Cannon has been named EVP of Lending & Investor Relations. Cannon, who formerly managed Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and conventional loan originations for Berkadia, will support Reinlein in his management of the overall production network and be responsible for…
Cityline Partners Plans 40-Acre Tysons Corner Transformation
McLean, Va.–Cityline Partners has unveiled a plan for the long-term transformation of about 40 acres of land into an integrated mix of residential, office, hotel and retail.
Cityline Partners Plans 40-Acre Tysons Corner Transformation
McLean, Va.– Cityline Partners of McLean, Va. has unveiled a plan for the long-term transformation of about 40 acres of land in Tysons Corner, Va. into an integrated mix of residential, office, hotel, retail and civic uses surrounding an improved Scotts Run Stream Valley Park.
WNPM Enters Las Vegas with Six Management Assignments
Las Vega –Western National Property Management (WNPM), the multifamily property management division of Western National Group, has opened an office in Las Vegas and secured six third-party management contracts for multifamily communities in Las Vegas, Nevada. “One of Western National Property Management’s goals for 2011 is increasing the third-party management portfolio, particularly in the Las Vegas market,” explains Laura Khouri, president of WNPM. “It is a market in which we have operated in the past, and while the current economy is challenging, we believe in the long-term re-emergence of Las Vegas as a strong residential market.” The six communities in…
365 Connect Launches Featured Search Listings With Rent Jungle
New Orleans—365 Connect recently announced the integration of its Marketing Syndication Platform with Rent Jungle’s Featured Listings for online apartment rental marketing. The integration allows apartment community managers using the 365 Online Leasing Center the ability to elevate their search listing on Rent Jungle to the top with one click. This powerful delivers high market penetration through distribution of 365 Connect client’s listings over Rent Jungle’s syndication network to such sites as Oodle, AOL Spaces, Zillow, Facebook Marketplace and over 100 others. 365 Connect first launched its live data feed through its Marketing Syndication Platform to Rent Jungle’s housing search…
SPECIAL REPORT: Student Housing, a Different Kind of Property
Las Vegas–The National Apartment Association (NAA) Student Housing Exposition and Exposition in Las Vegas opened with panelists talking about very promising projections, with the number of college students expected to grow from 18.2 million today to about 24 million by 2016 and enrollments expanding all the way through 2025.
Fetch Plus Appoints Karen Kossow to Oversee Operations and Strategic Development
Chicago–Karen Kossow has recently been appointed as vice president,operations/strategic development, North America for Fetch Plus Asia Pacific, Pte. Ltd. a leader in social media and mobile applications for the multi-housing, real estate, hotel/hospitality and franchise sector. In this capacity, Kossow will oversee the North American operations of Fetch Plus Asia Pacific, Pte. Ltd.’s newest social media design application, to top tier national companies with multiple holdings as well as strategic partnerships with affiliated industries. Kossow most recently served as vice president of sales & marketing at Kettler Management Inc. in McLean, Va., where she was responsible for the strategic planning,…
‘The Accidental Economist’ with Jack Kern: And the Census Says…
While 2011 is seeing great improvement over prior periods, we’re still seeing stress in the markets.