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Eco-Friendly Amenities: A Practical Approach to a Greener Living

Going green is no longer just a vague urban trend for developers, property owners and managers of apartment buildings. It has become a double responsibility: to develop green projects (or transition existing ones to green) and to tune in to renters’ eco-conscious mind-set by nurturing and educating green communities.

TODAY’S DEALS: StarPoint Grabs 259 Units in Los Angeles County

StarPoint completes a $51.8 million acquisition; Marcus & Millichap brokers a 26-unit sale in Illinois; and NorthMarq Capital arranges $11.86 million in Fannie Mae acquisition financing.

ICFF: Where Edgy Meets Functional

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is a great place to see what’s next before it becomes mainstream. The MHN editorial team stopped by ICFF 2014 at Jacobs A. Javits Convention Center last spring and saw a number of interesting products. The next ICFF is May 16-19, 2015 at Javits.  

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: Celebrating Thanksgiving at Your Student Housing Communities

Here are some suggestions for celebrating Thanksgiving at your student housing communities.

Fannie Mae Partners with Detroit Land Bank Authority to Stabilize Neighborhoods

Fannie Mae has partnered with the Detroit Land Bank Authority to help stabilize neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosure.

Empty Nesters and Millennials Drive Urban and Suburban D.C. Multifamily Market

The greater Washington D.C. area has more than 30,000 apartment units coming online, scaring some institutional investors.

HydroPoint Announce Next Generation Smart Irrigation

HydroPoint Data Systems announced at the Irrigation Show & Education Conference its Fall 2014 WeatherTRAK® Smart Irrigation Release building on the Company’s new conservation apps and advanced flow management products announced earlier this year.

Hickok Cole Architects and Washington Project for the Arts Raise More than $120,000 at 15th Annual ‘Art Night’ Benefit

The firm’s ample office space was transformed by WPA into an eclectic art gallery. Attendees were invited to grab a drink, peruse the work of local artists displayed on all three floors and, when they saw something they liked, to buy it.

Leveraging Data for Competitive Leasing

The Internet Listing Service (ILS) is the starting point for today’s tech-savvy organizations that are looking to create a leasing advantage in their markets.

TODAY’S DEALS: Olympus Property Acquires Luxury Adaptive Reuse High-Rise in Downtown Dallas

A 440-unit high-rise in Dallas trades hands; Domain Acquisitions and BH Equities acquire 672 units in North Phoenix; and NorthMarq Capital secures $103.7 million in Freddie Mac refinancings to take out bank loans.