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Economy Watch: Another Lackluster Q1 Metric (And One That Wasn’t So Bad)
More evidence that the first quarter is going to be remembered as one in which the U.S. economy ran in place (which doesn’t do anyone any good, including various stripes of real estate): consumers didn’t do much more borrowing of any kind during the quarter.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Good Jobs Report
A good jobs report, but not as robust as late last year.
Davis Cos. Acquires 29 Apartment Buildings in Virginia, Plans Rehab
The Davis Cos. has acquired the River City Renaissance portfolio in Richmond for over $37.3 million.
NorthMarq Capital Recognizes Paul Cairns with Annual Award of Excellence
NorthMarq Capital recognizes one producer every year to be awarded the prestigious O’Brien/Klebanoff Award of Excellence.
Special Delivery
Renters might not list package delivery systems as an important amenity—that is, until they don’t receive their package.
Organic Development: Luxury Community Built Above a Whole Foods
The Morgan Group will develop a mixed-use concept that is a first for the area.
Economy Watch: Two Tales of Employment Recovery: Construction and Hospitality
Construction has had a fairly good run lately in terms of job creation, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the industry added a net of 45,000 positions in April, after not budging much in March.
EdR Announced Two Key Hires
EdR announced two recent and key additions: Sonja N. Harris as vice president of human resources, and Samantha Long as director of strategic planning and analysis.
Bluerock, Catalyst to Develop Atlanta Apartment Building
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, along with an affiliate of Bluerock Real Estate and Catalyst Development Partners, are partnering to develop a 285-unit apartment community in Atlanta.
Forging a Departure From Other Properties’ Sameness
Cocke, Finkelstein Inc. and Llewellyn Development are partnering to develop a new Olmsted apartment community in the south of Broadway or “SoBro” enclave of Nashville, reports Atlanta-based Cocke, Finkelstein, Inc.