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KDC Acquires Mixed-Use Development in Richardson, Texas

Stratford Land and Bush/75 Partners have closed on the sale of 186 acres in North Texas’ telecom corridor to Dallas-based KDC, which plans to develop a $1.5 billion mixed-use development on the currently vacant land.

Economy Watch: Shadow Residential Inventory Declining

CoreLogic said that the residential shadow inventory as of October 2012 fell to 2.3 million units, which it calculates represents a supply of seven months.

Business Development 101

Building lasting relationships.

The Park at Fox Trails, Plano, Texas

The Park at Fox Trails—a 286-unit apartment community in Plano, Texas—is located on the Blue Bonnet Trail. But the most impressive on-site amenity, according to Property Manager Pam Humphries, is her team.

Pet Policies

What guidelines suit your community and residents best?

Bath Tech as a Marketing Tool

There is one thing that every apartment resident has in common. Every day begins and ends in the bathroom.

Transition Zone

Canada’s condo market gives way to a booming renter demographic.

Carmel Partners and KTGY Group Begin Construction on Sustainable Community

Carmel Partners of San Francisco has announced that it has started construction on Carmel Loft House, a mixed-use development in Sunnyvale, Calif. The community will be a sustainable, urban infill development.

Advenir Acquires $49.1M Denver Community

Advenir, a multifamily real estate investment company, has acquired a 420-unit community in Denver for $49.1 million. The seller was Carmel Partners, who purchased and renovated the property in 2005.

Raymond James Tax Credit Funds Continues West Coast Expansion with New Office in Portland, Ore

Raymond James Tax Credit Funds (RJTCF), a national syndicator of affordable housing, announced the opening of a new office in Portland, Ore., with the hiring of Dan Wendle as vice president, director of acquisitions.