Martinez Joins Recap as VP
Boston–Twenty-year industry veteran Gina Martinez has joined Recap Real Estate Advisors as a vice president in its transactions group.
Sheppard Named Top Agent by Marcus & Millichap
Encino, Calif.–Robert Sheppard, a senior vice president of investments and national director of the Tax Credit Group of Marcus & Millichap, has been ranked as the firm’s top-performing agent.
‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: Is Your Apartment Marketing Working?
Instead of always talking to prospects, we have to help prospects talk to each other.
Economy Watch: Employment Report Good, but with Nagging Doubts
More jobs were added to the work force in February; Green Street reports that CRE values continue to climb back toward pre-crash levels; and while gas prices spike, should we also be worried about inflation?
What Renters Want in an Apartment
Not all renters fit into conventional assumptions about their demographic. MHN went to the source to find out what people are looking for in a space.
Habitat Company’s Mark Segal Talks Mixed-Income Development
Mark Segal, president and CEO of The Habitat Company, discusses the affordable and mixed-income programs that his team has in the works, as well as what’s happening with Chicago public housing.
New Renters Insurance Standard for Apartment Industry
Washington, D.C.–The Multifamily Information and Transactions Standards (MITS) initiative has released a new Renters’ Insurance 4.0 data-transfer standard.
PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling
The week ending Feb. 25 was a tale of ups and downs. On the rise were job creation, income levels and oil prices. On the descent were unemployment and construction, with world events keeping things interesting by mixing in a general sense of unknown.
NHC Welcomes Two Additions to Team
Washington, D.C.–The National Housing Conference has named Cynthia Dodd Adcock vice president of communications and marketing, and Ethan Handelman vice president of policy and advocacy.
Economy Watch: Mixed Reports on Jobs
ADP releases jobs numbers; the Home Affordable Modification Program doesn’t have a lot of fans; and the Beige Book reports that economic activity continues to expand at a modest rate.