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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Economy Watch: CoreLogic Says Home Prices Inching Up
CoreLogic reported that U.S. home prices–including distressed sales–increased by 1.1 percent on a year-over-year basis in April.
SBV Buys 156-Unit Multifamily Complex in Austin
SBV Communities has purchased the Summer Wind Apartments in Austin, Texas. The 156-unit complex, located at 833 Fairfield Drive, is SBV’s ninth multifamily purchase in the state of Texas, but only the first in the Austin market.
Home Properties Buys Two Virginia Apartment Properties
Home Properties Inc. has closed on two multifamily acquisitions in Virginia, one in Leesburg and the other in Centreville. The REIT paid $16.2 million and $96 million for the properties, respectively.
Economy Watch: A Long, Hot Summer for the Euro Zone
It’s going to be a busy month in the euro-zone, one way or another.
Tryko Acquires HUD-Subsidized Seniors Housing
Tryko Partners has acquired a property that provides HUD-subsidized apartment living for independent older adults.
Condo Finds Success By Appealing to Adults and Their Children
The Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group recently announced sales over $59 million at 515 East 72, a luxury condo building on the Upper East Side.
Wood Partners Taps Tony D’Alto to Head Property Management Group Wood
Wood Partners, a multifamily developer, announced today that it has named Tony D’Alto senior vice president of its Wood Residential Services (WRS) property management division.
Is Your Apartment Like 'The Avengers'?
Surprisingly, there is a lot developers and property managers can take from the superhero flick ‘The Avengers.’
GHC Housing Partners Closes on Virginia Affordable Property
Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based GHC Housing Partners has closed on Essex Village, a 496-unit family and seniors property in Richmond, Va.
Rick Lazio Joins Jones Walker
Rick Lazio, former U.S. Representative from New York, has announced that he is joining the law firm of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre LLP as a partner and will head the firm’s first New York office.