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Morgan Group Constructing 240-Unit Class-A Jacksonville Property
The Morgan Group, a Houston-based multifamily developer and property management firm, has begun construction on a 240-unit Class-A apartment community located in the Southside/JTB growth corridor in Jacksonville, Fla.
Economy Watch: Shoppers Not Shopping Quite as Much This Summer
In synch with the generally grumpy mood consumers have been in lately, U.S. retail sales dropped 0.5 percent in June compared with May, according to the Census Bureau.
AUM Appoints Joseph R. Stackhouse Chief Operating Officer
American Utility Management, Inc. (AUM) announced today that it has appointed Joseph R. Stackhouse chief operating officer.
LCOR Names Michael Smith Senior Vice President of Development
LCOR, a real estate investment and development company, has announced that Michael Smith, a 25-year industry veteran, has been named senior vice president of LCOR’s Washington D.C.-area office.
Lillian Kuo Joins Shea Properties as SVP of Asset Management
Veteran real estate executive Lillian Kuo has joined Shea Properties as senior vice president of asset management.
Seattle Apartments Open Half Leased
Jasper by Alta, a 91-unit apartment complex on 35th Ave. NE in Seattle, has opened after being under construction for a year. According to the developer, Wood Partners, the property opened more than half leased.
Next Phase of Austin TOD Has Launched
Construction on Phase II of Midtown Commons, the Texas Capital’s first transit-oriented development, is underway.
Partners Buy New Dallas-Area Apartment Complex
The Praedium Group and Internacional Realty have joined forces to acquire the Residence at the Collection, a 312-unit multifamily property in metro Dallas, for an undisclosed price.
Economy Watch: Consumer Sentiment Takes a Dip
The preliminary Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for July, which was reported on Friday, was down to 72.0 from the June reading of 73.2.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The U.S. Economy Has Hit Another Bump in the Road
The U.S. economy has hit another bump in the road.