Lugo Joins Hill as Vice President

Marlton, N.J.—Hill International has brought Luis Lugo Jr. on board as a
vice president.

What Renters Want – Boston: Lifestyles

In its ongoing What Renters Want series, MHN talks to students in Boston about what aspects of an apartment community mix well with their lifestyle.

Q&A with Behringer Harvard’s Jason Mattox

Following Behringer Harvard’s big year in 2010, Chief Administrative Officer Jason Mattox talks about the company’s strategy.

Q&A with Behringer Harvard’s Jason Mattox

Behringer Harvard invested nearly $900 million in commercial real estate assets in 2010–nearly double its 2009 number. Chief Administrative Officer Jason Mattox talks about the company’s strategy.

New Apartments Planned for Former Retail Site in Glendale

Glendale, Calif.–American Post Development has formed a joint venture with a BlackRock-managed fund to develop the 208-unit Broadway Lofts in Glendale’s entertainment district.

Hardin Construction Hard at Work on Another Green Affordable Seniors Housing Project

Smyrna, Ga.–Work is underway on the 88-unit affordable seniors housing project, Hardin Galleria Manor of Smyrna, which is being designed for LEED Silver certification.

San Diego County Apartment Association Joins NAA

The National Apartment Association Board of Directors has approved a charter for the San Diego County Apartment Association to affiliate with NAA.

USAA and Gables Residential Partner for MF Development

USAA and Gables Residential have formed a joint venture to develop multifamily properties at urban infill sites and buy an interest in some of Gables Residential’s apartment properties.

‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: Social Media Marketing for Apartments Is about the Numbers, Part Two

Blogger Eric Brown shares insight as to how to get people talking about your community.

Economy Watch: Dismal Scientists Not Quite as Dismal as Before

Gallop predicts that the economy will grow at a better rate in 2011 than what was predicted three months ago, creating about 200,000 jobs each month, which would lower the unemployment rate to 9 percent but no further.