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ASB Buys Sustainable Apartments in Boston
ASB Real Estate Investments has acquired the Element, a recently constructed 100-unit apartment building that’s part of the Green District, a sustainable residential community in Boston’s Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
Karlin Real Estate Acquires Retail Portfolio in Spain and Portugal from Redevco
In an all cash transaction, Los Angeles-based Karlin Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of more than 247,000 square feet (23,810 square meters) of retail properties located in Spain and Portugal from developer-investor Redevco, which has its roots in the Dutch C&A fashion retail chain.
Hines Launches $250 Million Hines India Residential Program Set to Focus on Multifamily Projects in Major Urban Areas
International real estate firm Hines recently announced the launch of its Hines India Residential initiative.
REMCO Welcomes Brian Becker As Senior Operations Manager
Architectural surface restoration and maintenance company REMCO announced the newest member of its executive team. Brian Becker, of Brewster, N.Y., has joined the Long Island City-based company as senior operations manager.
George Searcy Joins Jamboree Housing Corporation as Vice President
Jamboree Housing Corporation announced today that George F. Searcy has been hired as vice president of the Resident Services Group to oversee the company’s programming that provides its residents with social, employment, education and health services designed to enhance the quality of individual and family life.
AXA Real Estate Acquires Mixed-Use Office Asset in Central Tokyo
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers has recently announced the acquisition of the Nishi Shinjuku KF Building in central Tokyo.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts to Open First Upscale Hotel in Kenya in 2017
New Jersey-based Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide recently announced the signing of a management agreement for its first upscale hospitality property in Africa—the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa, slated to open in 2017.
MHN Poll Results
MHN recently ran a poll asking readers, “What do you think is the most important factor when investing in a student housing community?”
McShane Construction Selected to Complete 115-Unit MF Community in Park Ridge
High Street Residential has chosen McShane Construction to complete Park 205, a 115-unit luxury multifamily development situated on a 3.6-acre infill site in Park Ridge, Ill.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Down in August
The Census Bureau reported that U.S. construction spending during August came in at an annualized rate of $961 billion, 0.8 percent below the July rate.