PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling
For the week ending March 18, the tragedy in Japan carried an economic dimension: The Bank of Japan flooded its economy with liquidity; industrial facilities were shut down; and the Group of 7 took action to stabilize the yen. The United States saw decline in housing starts, rise in food and gas prices, and Congress passing another temporary spending bill.
Demoulias Joins Boston Capital
Boston–George Demoulias has joined Boston Capital as vice president of Boston Capital Energy (BCE). BCE specializes in the financial structuring and monetization of tax credits related to renewable energy projects.
Economy Watch: Some Good Economic News for the Week
The U.S. economy scores some good news in unemployment, while food and gas drive inflation. Meanwhile, the Group of 7 takes unusual action to stabilize the yen.
Fundthatdeal.com Offers Up to 100% Private Funding for Real Estate
After a successful pilot, fundthatdeal.com, a new online matchmaking service that connects real estate entrepreneurs with wealthy private investors, has launched.
What Renters Want: Student Housing
At the 2011 NAA Student Housing Conference, college students from across the United States talk to MHN about what is important to them in student housing, including what they expect from property management.
New Affordable Seniors Apartments Underway in Suburban L.A.
West Covina, Calif.–Work has begun on 65 new residences at West Covina Senior Villas II, an affordable senior housing project east of Los Angeles.
Federal Home Loan Bank Awards $5.1 Million for Affordable Housing in Virginia
Atlanta–Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta will award $5.1 million to assist in the funding of 12 affordable housing developments in Virginia.
Affordable Housing Project Springs Up in Affluent L.A. Suburb
Neighbors were not initially receptive to Mirandela, a 34-residence affordable seniors housing apartment property, but the finished product has brought nothing but accolades.
Dolben Hires Two Property Managers
Woburn, Mass.–The Dolben Company, Inc. has hired two regional property managers, Tim Bostrom and Derek Olszanowski.
Berman Joins Ariel Property Advisors
New York–Jonathan Berman has joined Ariel Property Advisors as a vice president for investment sales with responsibility for multifamily and development properties in Brooklyn.