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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MHN Interview: New Trends for The Michaels Development Co.
The Michaels Development Co., part of The Michaels Organization, has announced that Ava Goldman has been named the new president of the company. MHN talks to Goldman about her new role and why she’s focusing on mixed-use developments.
Dominium Promotes Owen Metz as Developer
Dominium, an apartment development and management company, announced that it has promoted Owen Metz as developer at its corporate office in Plymouth, Minn.
Sony Corp. is Auctioning off Tokyo HQ, Part of Global Initiative to Raise Capital
Marking a growing trend among large companies, Sony Corp. is now putting up for sale one of its largest real estate properties.
Global Growth Trust Invests in 316-Unit Texas Community
Global Growth Trust, a real estate investment trust, has partnered with Hunt Realty Investments and Trinsic Residential Group to develop a $34.9 million Class A, garden-style apartment community in Lewisville, Texas.
Economy Watch: Retail Vacancies Edge Down
Reis Inc. reported on Wednesday that the vacancy rate for regional malls declined to 8.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, down from 8.7 percent in the third quarter and 8.9 percent in 4Q11.
Steadfast Buys Lexington Property for $52M
Steadfast Income REIT Inc. has acquired Forty57, a 436-unit garden-style apartment property in Lexington, Ky., for $52.5 million. The property is currently 88 percent occupied.
Jones Lang LaSalle Acquires The Apartment Group, Grows Texas Presence
Jones Lang LaSalle has announced that it has acquired The Apartment Group. The price was undisclosed.
Yo, YotaPhone
The ‘YotaPhone,’ a two-sided smartphone out of Russia, has been a topic of much tech chatter for the past few days.
Berkadia Acquires One of the Nation’s Largest Multifamily Investment Sales and Research Firms, Hendricks & Partners
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, a commercial real estate lender and servicer, announced the expansion of its U.S. presence through its acquisition of Hendricks & Partners.
Greystone Welcomes Scott Kavel, Veteran Originator to Seniors Housing Group
Greystone, a national provider of multifamily and commercial mortgage loans, announced that Scott Kavel has joined the firm’s seniors housing group as managing director.