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Manhattan Residential Sales End ’14 on Strong Note

Last year was a strong one for the sale of Manhattan residential properties, with steady increases in prices per square foot and higher sales volumes, Urban Compass notes in its latest Manhattan Market Compass report.

$8M in Grants For Connecticut Affordable Housing

The Bristol Housing Authority has received three Connecticut state housing grants totaling $8 million aimed at revitalizing its Zbikowski Park development.

A Taxing Agenda in 2015

Tax reform, housing finance overhaul and immigration action are top industry issues.

Stone Point Capital Acquires Situs

Situs announced it would be acquired by Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm focused on investing in the global financial services industry.

Office Vacancies Drop as Economy Strengthens

Reis reported that U.S. office vacancies—the national average—dropped from 16.8 percent in the third quarter of 2014 to the 16.7 percent in the fourth quarter.

Two NY Apartment Properties Among First to Win Energy Star

Two Related Cos. properties in Manhattan are among the first in the nation to earn Energy Star certification for existing multifamily properties, according to the EPA.

Rose Names Two New Directors

Rose Associates, a New York-based full-service real estate firm, has announced the promotion of two individuals, George Olmo to director of construction and Chris Gibaldi to director of development. Each will lead their respective department in construction and development.

Authenticity is Key

Why Toby Bozzuto knows design creates value.

Jack Kern

Publisher’s Notes: Fed Secrets

Notes from Publisher Jack Kern.

NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT Adopts Yardi Voyager for Enterprise-wide Management

Until recently, NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT managed accounting and financial reporting for its worldwide real estate investment portfolio with several different platforms, making consolidated reporting difficult.