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Grace Hill Announces Relationship with Investment Partner, The Riverside Company
Grace Hill Inc., a provider of online education and learning management solutions for the multifamily housing industry, has announced its relationship with investment partner, The Riverside Company, as the firm prepares to accelerate growth and introduce new training products and education services for multifamily housing professionals.
Construction Underway on McKinley’s Glencoe Oaks near Ann Arbor
Construction is underway on Glencoe Oaks, a luxury apartment community being developed by McKinley in Pittsfield Township, Mich., which feeds into the Ann Arbor school system.
Economy Watch: Yellen Worried About Employment, Non-Committal on Rates
The Federal Reserve has long been adept at maintaining a poker face, and Chair Janet Yellen seems to be carrying on the practice.
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Dropped, According to TransUnion
In its latest mortgage report, financial data specialist TransUnion says that U.S. mortgage delinquencies have dropped for the 10th consecutive quarter to 3.46 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2013, the delinquency rate was 4.32 percent.
IREM Names “Student of Year” Scholarship Winner
The recipient of this year’s “Student of the Year” scholarship awarded by IREM and the IREM Foundation was been announced. She is Dan Nguyen, a senior honors student at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.
American Standard Partners with Water For People to Improve Sanitation Facilities Worldwide
A new partnership between American Standard Brands and NGO Water For People will focus on improving quality of life and access to safe sanitation around the globe.
Building in Boston: Development Trends that Matter to Related Beal
Related Beal, a development company based in Boston and part of The Related Company, recently announced that Kim Sherman Stamler has been promoted to chief operating officer. MHN talks to Sherman Stamler about development trends in Boston and what they mean for Related Beal.
Starwood Capital Adds Three Office Assets in Poland to Latest Distressed Opportunity Fund
Starwood Capital Group recently completed the acquisition of a prime office portfolio in Poland that will be added to the company’s Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX.
Halstead Management Company Adds Gerard J. Picaso Inc.
Halstead Management Company has acquired Gerard J. Picaso Inc. through an asset purchase, adding more than 40 buildings to its portfolio.
Asian Investors Unveil Residential and Hotel Development Projects in Brisbane
Asian Investors Heeton Holdings Limited, Lian Beng Group Ltd and KSH Holdings Limited have announced plans for the construction of an approximately $139 million (AUD $150 million) mixed-use scheme in in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.