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Instrata Lifestyle Residence Renters Gain Ultimate Travel Perk

Home may be where the heart is. But residents at Instrata Lifestyle Residences in New York City and greater Washington, D.C., benefit to their hearts’ content by getting away and enjoying the ultimate travel perk.

Recruiting Top-Tier Talent

Recruiting the right talent can play an integral role in the long-term success of any company. This especially rings true in the people-centric business of property management.

TODAY’S DEALS: Canyon Capital Provides Related JV with $157M for Miami Condo/Hotel

HFF arranges $157 million for a mixed-use Miami development; Equus Capital Partners acquires 288 units in Atlanta; and Berkadia arranges more than $26 million for two multifamily properties on the East Coast.

Infographic: Top 10 One-Bedroom Median Rents

A look at the top 10 one-bedroom median rents.

Specialized Software Managing Apartment Residents’ Package Deliveries

More than 37 million U.S. apartment residents receive enormous numbers of holiday packages every year. A load that large requires more than mere tracking numbers. For that reason, one in four apartment communities use specialized software to manage residents’ packages on site.

Economy Watch: Black Friday Sales Edge Down

A variety of retail sales estimates came out over the weekend, all pointing to the conclusion that Black Friday by itself isn’t quite the sales driver it once was.

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.