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The Mark Company Appoints Geoffrey Herrick as Partner

The Mark Company, an urban residential marketing and sales firm, announced Geoffrey Herrick has joined the firm as partner. He was previously senior director, residential sales and marketing at Tishman Speyer Properties.

Miami’s Newgard Development Group Wins Latin Builders Association 2013 ‘Developer of the Year’ Award

The Latin Builders Association® (LBA), the largest Hispanic construction association in the United States, recognized Miami-basedreal estate development firm Newgard Development Group with the 2013 “Developer of the Year” award.

Virginia Apartment Property Wins First-Ever Award From NAHB

The National Association of Home Builders has awarded Cambria at Cornerstone, a new 420-unit multifamily property in Virginia Beach, its first-ever “Best Lifestyle Programming” award for a multifamily property.

Harbor Group Buys DFW Apartment Community

Harbor Group International has acquired the 660-unit Forest Ridge apartment community in Arlington, Texas, a major suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The property is currently 93.5 percent occupied.

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: More on the Debt Ceiling

The debt-ceiling fracas isn’t quite over yet.

Economy Watch: Close But No Cigar

As of Monday night, the debt-ceiling standoff was reportedly close to resolution—at least if word from the various top Senators involved could be taken at face value—but no resolution had been achieved.

WinnResidential and WHA Team on $16.8M Renovation of Morris Heights Affordable Housing

WinnResidential, in partnership with the Workforce Housing Advisors and Community Preservation Corporation, has completed a $16.8 million renovation of 1520 Sedgwick Ave., in the Bronx’s Morris Heights neighborhood.

Laramar Group Names Devon Bergman Senior Project Manager for Midwest Region

The Laramar Group, a national real estate investment and management company, announced the hiring of Devon Bergman as senior project manager for the Midwest region. She will be based in the company’s Chicago office.

Global One Real Estate Fund Acquires Promenade Apartments

Robert Nelson’s Global One Real Estate Fund, in conjunction with the NYAH Preservation Fund II, a joint venture between Citi Community Capital and L+M Development Partners, has acquired Promenade Apartments, a 318-unit, 32-story apartment community overlooking Manhattan’s Harlem River.

Economy Watch: No Debt-Ceiling Debt Yet

A debt-ceiling and shutdown deal seemed possible on Friday, but things seemed to go retrograde over the weekend.