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Federal Capital Partners Appoints Bryan Kane for North Carolina Office

Federal Capital Partners has announced the appointment of Bryan Kane to focus on acquiring multifamily, office and retail assets throughout the Carolinas, with a focus on the Triangle.

Centerline Capital Group Hires Regional Director for Texas Small Loan Group

Centerline Capital Group announced it hired Charlie Cole as regional director for the Small Loan Group based in Dallas.

BMC Capital Provides Two Loans For Over $1 Million for Dallas Apartments

BMC Capital, a lender for small-balance multifamily loans in Texas, announced that it originated two loans totaling $1,050,000 to refinance three multifamily properties in Dallas.

MHN Interview: Actovia’s Ingber Talks New Real Estate Technology System

New York–Jonathan Ingber discusses newly-launched Actovia Explorer, a cloud-based commercial real estate search and lead discovery system.

Ground Broken for Nashville Apartments Near Vanderbilt

Nashville, Tenn.–Southern Land Co. has broken ground on a multifamily and retail project in the Elliston Place neighborhood of Nashville, near Vanderbilt University.

University Residence Hall and Dining Facility Opens in St. Louis

Tight time frame and in-ground obstructions among challenges in completing this new $15 million residence hall.

University Residence Hall and Dining Facility Opens in St. Louis

St. Louis–A very tight time frame and the presence of in-ground obstructions were among the challenges surmounted in completing a new $15 million freshman residence hall and dining facility at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis.

WASH Multifamily Laundry Named 2011 CAA Industry Partner of the Year

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems was recently honored as the Industry Partner of the Year at the 2011 GEMM Awards of the Greater East Bay ceremony.

Economy Watch: Employment Trends Drop, But Only Slightly

The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index, which is always released right after the official U.S. monthly employment numbers, dropped slightly to 100.8 in August, compared with a revised July figure of 101.

Luxury Las Vegas Condo High-Rise to Undergo $3M Redesign

Las Vegas–The Martin, a 45-story luxury condominium skyscraper one block from the Las Vegas Strip, is about to get a $3 million touchup.