EdR Acquires Student Asset for $28.5M

EdR recently purchased a 256-bed property adjacent to St. Louis University in St. Louis. The $28.5 million purchase was funded with cash on hand.

Yardi Acquires Assisted Living Software Provider ALMSA Corp.

Santa Barbara, Calif.–Yardi Systems Inc. has acquired ALMSA Corp., which provides electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medication administration record (eMAR) software and services for assisted living and long-term care communities

HFF Opens Denver Office, Hires Three Production Specialists

Denver—HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP) is opening a full-service office in Denver with an immediate focus on debt placement, equity placement, loan sales and investment sales. Day-to-day operations of the Denver office will be led by Eric Tupler, who joins HFF as a senior managing director. Joining him is Managing Director Mark Fallon, who has worked out of HFF’s Chicago office since November 2010 and specializes in loan sale advisory transactions. Executive Managing Director Jody Thornton, a member of HFF’s Executive Committee, is overseeing the Denver office expansion from HFF’s Dallas office. Tupler, a former vice chairman at CBRE Capital…

Economy Watch: Modest Gains for CRE Predicted in 2012

Multifamily housing continues to be the best-performing commercial real estate segment, with rental rates and occupancy increasing, while supply remains relatively minimal.

On Time Staffing Acquires InterSolutions LLC

Camden, N.J.— On Time Staffing has formed a strategic partnership with Washington, D.C.-based InterSolutions LLC. The new alliance provides InterSolutions with better expertise, experience and resources for the backend of its operations and On Time Staffing with an entrance into the property management staffing industry. “The alliance is a natural fit for both parties,” says On Time Staffing CEO Brian Kares. “InterSolutions and On Time Staffing have similar business models; each company has carved a unique niche specializing in specific industries.” InterSolutions is a recognized leader providing temporary staffing to the property management industry in the metropolitan areas of Washington,…

Cooper Square Realty Reaches 500th Managed Property

Cooper Square Realty recently added the 500th property to its portfolio of managed buildings. What began in 1987 as a one-employee, one-building operation has evolved to become the largest residential property manager in New York City. That original client remains with Cooper Square Realty to this day. The company manages properties in all five boroughs of New York, as well as several high-rises along New Jersey’s Gold Coast, including cooperatives, condominiums and rental properties. “The Cooper Square Realty formula for success is a simple one that has remained unchanged over the years: provide professional and personalized services, ensure that our…

The ‘Outdoor Room’ Concept for Apartment Living

Outdoor rooms offer the opportunity to merge indoors and outdoors and to bridge the activities of a home’s interior with the functional performance of exterior spaces.

Tina Bennett Named President of Conservation Services Group

National energy services firm Conservation Services Group (CSG) has named Tina M. Bennett president. Bennett will run CSG’s day-to-day operations and oversee the company’s executive committee. She will also serve as an “ex officio” member of CSG’s board of directors.

SatisFacts New Hires and Promotions

Lutherville, Md.—Resident feedback provider SatisFacts has announced a number of new hires and promotions. Joe Summers has joined SatisFacts as vice president of sales/East Region. He previously served as account and sales management executives with CallSource, Valet Waste and Primedia (HPC). In a related announcement, Jeff Proebstle has been promoted to senior vice president of sales, where he will oversee the company’s national sales organization. He joined SatisFacts in 2005, and has been responsible for building and overseeing the company’s national sales effort.  In addition, Brian Barfield has been promoted to regional vice president of sales/Southeast. Lia Nichole Smith has…

Housing Property for Homeless Youth Completed in Detroit

Oakman Place Apartments, an affordable housing property for homeless youth and families, has opened its doors on Oakman Blvd. in Detroit.