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M.V. Partners Opens New Seniors Apartments in Costa Mesa
Azulón at Mesa Verde, a 215-unit, market-rate seniors housing development, is now open in Costa Mesa with nearly 70 apartments occupied. Locally based M.V. Partners developed the “resort-inspired” project for renters over 55.
NAHB Announces Best of 50+ Housing Awards Finalists
The National Association of Home Builders has announced the finalists for NAHB’s 2015 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, the premier design and marketing competition for the 50+ housing industry.
Nancy Ruddy Named to Board of Newman Real Estate Institute
Nancy J. Ruddy, cofounder and managing principal of the award-winning global architecture and design firm CetraRuddy, has been named to the board of the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute in New York.
Goodman Group Operations in Japan Are Thriving as Company’s Local Developments Are On-Schedule
Goodman’s undertakings in the Japanese market are all reportedly on track according to plan. The company has already completed a project this month, with two other developments set to come online very soon.
Multifamily Market will Continue to Perform: MHN Interview with RubinBrown’s Bryan Keller
The 2014 Apartment Statistical Data report is an annual survey compiled by RubinBrown’s Real Estate Services Group. It includes operational data for 2013 and represents approximately 420 apartment projects in roughly 30 states.
KSK Land and Kempinski to Manage 8 Conlay Mixed-Use Development in Kuala Lumpur
Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, and KSK Land Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of KSK Group Berhad recently announced the signing of a management agreement for the upscale 8 Conlay mixed-use development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Starpoint Acquires West Covina MF for $51.7M
StarPoint Properties has acquired Lafayette Parc Apartments, a 236,000-square-foot property comprised of 259 units in West Covina, Calif., for $51.75 million.
On-Site Launches Enhanced Online Renewals
Online leasing software provider On-Site.com announced their enhanced Online Renewals.
EdR Announces Officer Transitions
EdR, one of the nation’s largest developers, owners and managers of high-quality collegiate housing communities, today announced that Paul O. Bower will retire as chairman of the company’s board of directors on December 31, 2014.
30 Lines Releases Top Line Sites Plugin for WordPress
Top Line Sites, a WordPress plugin, was developed by the apartment-marketing agency 30 Lines, based in Columbus, Ohio.