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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Affordable Apartments Preserved in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District
Thanks to Denver’s unique Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Fund, 16 affordable housing units have been preserved in the heart of the Mile High City’s Santa Fe Arts District, a six-block long enclave on Denver’s near west side.
Arbor Closes Eight Fannie Mae Deals in California
Eight loans totaling over $36 million have been funded by the Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC.
Economy Watch: Bernanke Whispers Sweet Nothings in Investors’ Ears
Bernanke managed to calm Wall Street for a while on Friday while not managing to be too specific. He certainly wasn’t specific about anything along the lines of QE3, though also in typical Bernanke style, he didn’t quite rule it out, either.
Gal Nauer Architects’ Bavli Towers Design: Benchmark of Modern Living
Tel Aviv, Israel–Tel Aviv’s Bavli neighborhood will be home to a large-scale, residential project. The Bavli Towers, comprising of six 44-story towers, are designed by Gal Nauer Architects (GNA), an international architecture firm with offices in New York and Tel Aviv.
New Jersey Affordable Seniors Project Gets Green Light
Lawrenceville, N.J.–The Planning Board of the Township of Florence, N.J., has approved plans for a 66-unit affordable seniors housing development in the township. The property will replace the dilapidated Marcella Duffy School building.
PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling: Jackson Hole Symposium
Is another recession a ‘coin toss’? Dees Stribling offers a look at economic news from the week ending 8/26, including: news about the Jackson Hole Symposium, the non-partisan congressional budget office, Fannie Mae and mortgage delinquencies.
Chicago’s One East Delaware Earns LEED EB Silver
One East Delaware becomes first Chicago apartment property to earn multifamily LEED EB Silver certification.
Chicago’s One East Delaware Captures LEED EB Silver
Chicago–The first Chicago apartment property to earn multifamily LEED EB Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council is One East Delaware. The 22-year-old, 36-story, 306-unit upscale tower on the Windy City’s pricey Gold Coast is the nation’s third largest apartment community to gain the certification.
Magellan Development Group Names Steven L. Mandell VP of Business Development and Operations
Chicago–Magellan Development Group has announced the appointment of Steven L. Mandell, 43, as vice president of business development and operations of affiliate Magellan Project Services.
Marcus & Millichap Promotes Felipe J. Echarte to Vice President Investments in Fort Lauderdale Office
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.–The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services has promoted Felipe J. Echarte to the position of vice president investments in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. office.