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MNS Report Shows Rents in Queens on the Rise
A new report by MNS, the “Queens Rental Market Report,” reveals that rent prices in Queens increased approximately 1.76 percent from June to July, with average rents going from $2,077 to $2,113.
Economy Watch: Personal Income Edges Up, Spending Dips
Personal income nationwide increased $28.6 billion, or 0.2 percent in July compared with June, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
PackageLog Now Synchronizes With Yardi Voyager
PackageLog™, powered by Logware™, announced its ability to communicate with Yardi® (yardi.com), a property management software provider. This integration allows resident information to be shared between Yardi and PackageLog™, removing the need to transfer information manually.
Picerne Plans Metro Providence Apartments
Florida-based Picerne Development has unveiled plans for Liberty Square Apartments in Plainville, Mass. The property will include 248 market-rate units on the east side of Washington St. in the town.
Economy Watch: U.S. GDP Expands at 4.2 Percent Rate in Second Quarter
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported its revised, or “second,” estimate for Q2 2014 real U.S. gross domestic product growth, finding that GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 4.2 percent.
Barzilay’s Iron Mill Lofts in Philadelphia Unveils Model Unit
A fully furnished one-bedroom model loft has been opened at Iron Mill Lofts, a new Barzilay Development property in the trendy and dynamic Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Morgan Group Finishes Houston Apartment Development
Work has been completed on Pearl Midtown, a new-construction apartment community in Houston. The property, developed by the Morgan Group, includes 154 units ranging from 499 square feet to 1,439 square feet with a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom units.
Aconex Platform Selected for Public Infrastructure Stage at Bayside Waterfront Project in Toronto
Hines, Waterfront Toronto’s development partner on Bayside Waterfront, chose Aconex’s solution for the first phase of public infrastructure for the project.
TML Marketing Two NYC Wall Street Buildings
DTH Capital has appointed TOWN Marketing and Leasing, the leasing arm of TOWN New Development, to serve as the exclusive listing agent for both 63 and 67 Wall Street, two luxury residential buildings located in Manhattan’s Financial District.
CoStar Group Promotes Brad Long to President at Apartments.com
CoStar Group Inc., a provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, announced the promotion of Brad Long to president of Apartments.com, its online apartment rental marketplace.