Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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Brookfield Builds In Manhattan with Help From China
Brookfield Property Partners recently broke ground on a new 62-story residential tower in Manhattan. The $800 million structure will receive partial funding with $479 million in HFA credit enhanced bonds from the Bank of China with a seven-year term.
NYC Condo Offering What Few Others Can
Real estate developer Related Companies has announced the official launch of sales at its latest New York City condominium tower, Carnegie Park.
Economy Watch: Homebuilders Still Optimistic, Says NAHB
During the worst of the recession, the confidence of homebuilders nationwide was absolutely crushed. But homebuilders finally reached a more optimistic frame of mind.
Building Seniors Housing in Partnership with Churches
Omega Communities, a seniors housing developer, has broken ground on Fountains of Hope, an assisted living and memory-care property in Sarasota.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The Job Numbers are Good
The jobs numbers are good, but wages still stagnate.
MG Properties Acquires Luxury Community
MG Properties Group announced the acquisition of Tuscany Ridge Apartments in Temecula, Calif.
$25.2M Affordable Community to Open in Texas
AMTE is developing 160 units of affordable housing in Fort Worth, Texas. Construction is set to begin in spring 2015 on Avondale Apartments, valued at $25.2 million.
Greysteel Announces Promotion
The executive committee of Greysteel is promoting W. Kyle Tangney to the position of senior director.
Creating a ‘Significant Cultural Landmark’
A joint venture between CMC Group and the Capital Group have begun the conversion of reservations to contracts for Brickell Flatiron, a 64-story slender glass tower luxury condominium development in downtown Miami.
Economy Watch: A Strong Year for the Hotel Industry
This year is going to be another good year for the U.S. hotel industry, even better than the strong 2014, according to recent predictions from various sources, including the most recent TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR) and PKF Hospitality Research (a CBRE company).