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Economy Watch: Existing Home Sales Rise, But Still Sluggish
Total existing U.S. home sales rose 4.9 percent to an annualized rate of 4.89 million units in May from an upwardly revised 4.66 million units in April, according to the National Association of Realtors.
CityPlace Mixed-Use Development in Houston to Include 268 Apartments
Patrinely Group, CDC Houston and USAA Real Estate Co. have unveiled their plans for the new CityPlace development, formerly known as Springwoods Village Town Center.
Strategies for Selling Luxury Condos
Karen Rodriguez of Dorsey Alston Realtors recently led the sales of luxury condos at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Buckhead, which is located in Atlanta. MHN talks to Rodriquez about her sales strategies and her predictions for the luxury condo market in Atlanta.
Ideal Properties Group Launches New Luxury Community in Brooklyn
Brooklyn-based Ideal Properties Group is launching a new luxury rental building in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.
McKinley Appointed Asset Manager for 2,772 Bed Purpose-Built Studen Housing Community
McKinley announced it has been retained as Asset Manager for Chandler Crossings located in East Lansing, Mich., serving the Michigan State University campus.
Economy Watch: Most States See Unemployment Rate Drops Since Last Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 20 states had unemployment rate decreases in May compared with April, 16 states suffered increases and 14 states and the District of Columbia experienced no change.
JDC Completes Latest California Apartment Redevelopment
JDC Construction + Development Group has completed the $4 million restoration of the 237-unit 1718 Ximeno Ave. apartment property in the Park Estates section of Long Beach, Calif.
ApartmentFinder.com Releases Citrus, Featuring Enhanced Intuitive Navigation And Advanced Search Technology
ApartmentFinder.com launched its latest site update called Citrus. Significant navigation and design enhancements to the homepage and search features make it easier than ever for renters to find their ideal apartment from one of the largest collections of U.S. apartment rentals online.
Hines, MetLife to Develop Quincy, Mass., Waterfront Community
International real estate firm Hines, in conjunction with MetLife, has announced it will develop a mixed-use multifamily property on the Quincy, Mass., waterfront.
Economy Watch: More Millionaires Than Ever
Boston Consulting Group, in its Global Wealth 2014 report, said that the total number of millionaire households reached 16.3 million worldwide in 2013, up strongly from 13.7 million in 2012 and representing 1.1 percent of all households globally (an almost literal 1 percent).