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Thompson | Dorfman Partners Hires Christopher C. Young as Senior Director of Construction
Thompson | Dorfman Partners LLC, a developer, owner and manager of multifamily real estate, announced today that Christopher C. Young has been named senior director of construction.
Tampa-Area Apartment Property Opens
Crescent Crosstown, a 344-unit apartment community in Brandon, Fla., has opened its doors. The property is located near the Selmon/Crosstown Expressway in Brandon, a Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, southeast of Tampa.
New Brand Launched Along With Houston’s Pearl Greenway
The Morgan Group’s unveiling of Pearl Greenway in Houston isn’t just the launch of a highly upscale apartment community. It is also ushering in the company’s new luxury Pearl apartment brand.
Economy Watch: Housing Starts Up
Homebuilders were reported to be more optimistic on Tuesday, and on Wednesday they had some reason to be, though not quite to the level of irrational exuberance: housing starts in May came in at an annualized rate of 914,000 units, according to the Census Bureau.
Queens Condos Refinanced for $50M
Victoria Towers, a mixed-use development in the borough of Queens in New York, has obtained recapitalization financing totaling $50 million.
Stiles Welcomes Industry Veteran Jay Jacobson to Lead Expansion of Multifamily Real Estate Divisio
Stiles announced that Jay Jacobson has joined the company as president of Stiles Residential Group, its residential development and investment services division.
SmithJones Partners Completes Colorado TOD
SmithJones Partners announced it has completed construction on a transit-oriented community in Broomfield, Colo. The community, called Arista Uptown Apartments, includes 272 units.
The Domain Companies Secures Financing for New Orleans Mixed-Use Development
The Domain Companies has secured financing and started construction on The South Market District, a mixed-use transit-oriented development in downtown New Orleans.
Economy Watch: Homebuilders Happy
American homebuilders have finally climbed out of their crummy funk, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Two Michigan Apartments Refinanced
In another example of borrowing cheaply while it’s still possible, two apartment properties near Ann Arbor, Mich., have obtained refinancing.