Dallas Mixed-Use Development Unveils First Apartment Phase

For anyone seeking evidence of a strong market for pedestrian-friendly, urban lifestyles in Dallas, ample proof is provided by the BLVD, a new mixed-use development rising in an area of the city near Southern Methodist University and Mockingbird Station.

Economy Watch: Jobless Claims, Leading Indicators Static

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial jobless claims for the week ending May 12 were 370,000, which means that the rate didn’t budge compared with the week before.

MHN TV: Master-Planned Communities are Reviving Strongly in Certain Markets

Master-planned communities are on the rebound across the nation, says Todd Ochsner, vice president, Brand Strategy, at Roni Hicks & Associates.

Are You Ready for Renting Season?

This is a good time to take stock of the policies and procedures your teams are following during the move in/move out process

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital Hires Originator in Charlotte

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has hired Michael W. Kennerly as vice president of production for its Charlotte market.

TODAY'S DEALS: Praedium, McDowell Buy California Asset

The Praedium Group and McDowell Properties purchase a 200-unit community; HFF refinances a seniors housing community in California; and Madison Realty Capital completes a $21.5 million note and deed purchase for a Brooklyn property.

ADC Secures Financing for West L.A. Multifamily Property

ADC Realty Group has obtained financing for site acquisition and construction of an apartment property in West Los Angeles on the current site of a rental car location.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Jacksonville Sees First Job Growth in Years; Vacancy to Level Out at 8.5 Percent

After lagging considerably behind the rest of the country in economic recovery, the city of Jacksonville posted an employment gain of 1.0 percent in 2011—translating to the addition of 5,900 new jobs.

Yardi Acquires ista North America's Multifamily Services Group

Yardi has acquired ista North America’s Multifamily Services Group, a supplier of energy and water metering, billing and management services.

Economy Watch: Losing the Euro

The Greek crisis has gone in fairly short order from “Greece will never leave the euro zone” to warnings about the cost of Greece leaving the euro.