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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Affordable Seniors Multifamily Community Completed in N.Y. State
A new seniors housing community called Amber Grove has been completed in New Windsor, N.Y., about an hour’s drive north of New York City.
Economy Watch: US GDP Expands Modestly
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent during the first quarter of 2013.
Guest Blog: Networking in a Nutshell (Take the Long-Term View)
By Matt Slepin, Terra Search Partners At a recent industry networking event, I provided relationship-building tips to the diverse group of real estate professionals. For those who are interested in honing their networking skills, here’s a brief recap of the main points I discussed. A key theme runs through all of these concepts—take the long term view to creating habits, building relationships, and your career. Building a habit of networking Some may associate the word “networking” with shallowness, but it is actually a positive practice that is essential to any professional in business, especially in the real estate industry. Think…
Performance Venue Started at Suburban D.C. Mixed-Use Project
Federal Realty Investment Trust and Strathmore have formed a partnership to create a new performance venue at Pike & Rose, a 24-acre, mixed-use development in the White Flint Development District in Montgomery County, Md.
McCann Realty Breaks Ground on Second Phase of Florida Garden-Style Community
McCann Realty Partners LLC has started construction on the second phase of the Vista at Lost Lake Apartments in Clermont, Fla., which will include adding 192 units
Emirates Airline to Build Five Residential Towers at Dubai Silicon Oasis
Emirates Airline is adding to its rapid expanding aviation empire property development after recently signing an agreement with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.
Jones Lang LaSalle Launches Hong Kong Luxury Serviced Apartments
Jones Lang LaSalle has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s newest luxury residences.
Real Estate Capitals Teams With Vedura Residential to Develop $20M Apartment Community
Real Estate Capital Partners of New York and Vedura Residential of Scottsdale, Ariz., have formed a joint venture to develop Elevation Chandler, a 163-unit luxury apartment community located in Chandler, Ariz.
Five Oaks Investment Corp. Announces the Appointment of David Akre as Managing Director at Oak Circle Capital Partners LLC
Five Oaks Investment Corp. announced that David Akre has joined the senior management team of Oak Circle Capital Partners LLC, the Company’s external manager, as a managing director.
Housing Recovery Continues but Headwinds Remain
Buoyed by rising home prices throughout much of the nation, both single-family and multifamily housing starts are expected to post double-digit gains over last year in 2013.