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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Court Verdict Allows Carmel Partners to Keep SF Apartment Property
California Superior Court Judge Marla J. Miller has ruled in favor of the defendants in a case involving a loan originally taken out before the credit freeze and subsequent economic crisis of 2008 for the acquisition of an apartment property in San Francisco.
On the Cutting Edge: Innovation and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
Green practices and innovation go hand in hand.
The JBG Companies Acquires 450-Unit Community
The JBG Companies has acquired a 450-unit multifamily community from Home Properties of Rochester.
Meta Housing Completes $43M Multifamily Redevelopment in LA’s Chinatown
Meta Housing Corp. has completed the redevelopment of The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts, formerly vacant, which is now a transit-oriented, affordable senior housing property in Los Angeles’ Chinatown.
Fannie Mae Reports Largest Net Income in Company History
Fannie Mae reported annual net income of $17.2 billion for 2012 and quarterly net income of $7.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012, compared with a net loss of $16.9 billion for 2011.
Crescent Resources Adopts New Corporate Identity as ‘Crescent Communities’
Crescent Resources has changed the name of the corporation to reflect its commitment to community building in all of its multifamily, residential, commercial and land management activities.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Up, Especially for Residential Projects
The Census Bureau reported on Monday that U.S. construction spending increased 1.2 percent in February compared with January, coming in at an annualized rate of $885.1 billion for the month. That’s 7.9 percent more than during February 2012.
Work Begins on New Baldwin Park Apartments
Work has started on the 178-unit Azul Baldwin Park in Orlando. The property will be a four- and five-story apartment community that includes amenities more commonly found in a high-end boutique hotel, according to the developer, Jefferson Apartment Group.
Bridging the Generation Gaps
At some point, each generation gets a moniker that sticks, whether it’s the baby boomers, generation X or generation Y/millennials. While the names change, their needs for work, food, clothing and shelter remain the same, generation after generation.
The Berzack Group Announces Name Change to Berzack Investment Property Advisors
The Berzack Group, a commercial real estate team led by Warren Berzack, president of the group and a principal of Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, today announced that it has changed its name to Berzack Investment Property Advisors.