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River Park Estates Benefits from 100 Mile Fund

The developer of River Park Estates has obtained a $3.5 million bridge loan to permit completion of the project.

River Park Estates Benefits from Procida Funding's 100 Mile Fund

The developer of River Park Estates, a 10-unit town home development in North Bergen, N.J., has obtained a $3.5 million bridge loan to permit completion of the project.

MHN TV: Senior Housing Industry Trends

Sharon Yester, chief asset management officer, CNL Financial Group, discusses senior housing trends and explains why now is a good time to invest in multifamily.

Economy Watch: Job Creation Pace Slows in March

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the U.S. economy created a net of 120,000 new jobs in March, less than expected after a run of months in which employment gains were over 200,000.

Related, Shoma Buy Site for Miami-Area Mixed-Use Development

Related Group and Shoma Group have acquired land for a mixed-use development of multifamily housing, retail and other commercial product in the city of Doral in Miami-Dade County.

2012 NMHC 50 Names Nation's Largest Apartment Owners, Managers

In a resurgent rental market, the top players are Boston Capital and Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, according to the National Multi Housing Council’s new 2012 NMHC 50.

Crescent Resources Plans $37 Million Apartment Development in Tampa

Crescent Resources, in partnership with Global Growth Trust, acquired 25 acres in Tampa, Fla., and is set to build a $37 million apartment community called Circle Crosstown.

Economy Watch: ADP Reports Strong Hiring

The ADP National Employment Report, which always comes out two days before the official U.S. government unemployment numbers, said on Wednesday that the American private sector added a net of 209,000 positions in February.

N.C. Affordable Seniors Housing Gets $3.75M Construction Loan

Ardsley Commons, an affordable apartment development for seniors in Locust, N.C., has obtained a $3.75 million construction loan.

Carroll Organization and Praedium Group Acquire Multifamily Property in Houston

Carroll Organization, a multifamily real estate firm focusing on ownership and operations, and Praedium Group, a real estate investment firm, have acquired a 302-unit apartment community in Houston.