Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.

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L+M founders to be honored by Greyston Foundation

Sandy Loewentheil and Ron Moelis, co-founders of L+M Development Partners (L+M), will be honored by The Greyston Foundation, a pioneer in social enterprise that creates jobs and provides integrated programs that move individuals toward self-sufficiency, at its 2013 Annual Benefit on May 22.

Recent Slowdown in Economic Growth Likely Short-Lived

The year’s strong start faded late in the first quarter across many key economic indicators, but the recent set-back likely is a temporary one, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group

Economy Watch: Unemployment Inches Down in Most States

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate in 40 states and the District of Columbia dropped, while three states experienced increases and seven states had no change in April compared with March.

Manhattan Condo Property Sees Rapid Sales

In another example of the revived heat of New York’s condo market, the developers of Citizen, a new condo property in Manhattan, report that about 85 percent of its units have been sold in roughly eight months of active marketing.

Proffitt Dixon Partners Acquires Site for $40M Multifamily Community

Proffitt Dixon Partners has acquired the site for a $40 million multifamily property called Fountains Uptown, located in Charlotte, N.C.

Campus Apartments’ CEO Named Homewood Suites Developer of the Year

Campus Apartments announced that President and CEO David Adelman was named the 2012 Homewood Suites Developer of the Year for Hilton Worldwide. One developer from each of Hilton’s Focused Service Brands is recognized with this honor annually.

Economy Watch: Housing Starts Take a Dip

Housing starts, which have been gaining upward momentum in recent months, took an unexpected dip in April, according to the Census Bureau.

SyndicIT Services Announces Associated Estates Realty Corporation’s Deployment of Digital Document Management Technology

SyndicIT Services (SyndicIT) today announced that Associated Estates Realty Corporation has deployed the company’s DocumenIT service for digital document and content management.

Marquette Buys Suburban Chicago Apartments

The Marquette Cos. has bought the 304-unit Farmington Lakes apartment community in Oswego, Ill., for an unspecified price.

WiSe Urban and Nuestra Comunidad Begin Boston Rehabilitation Project

Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation and WiSe Urban Development are forming a joint venture to rehabilitate Washington Park, a multifamily community in Boston owned by Washington Park Limited Partnership.