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Peak Campus Management Named Manager of The Clubhouse

Peak Campus Management has been selected as property manager for The Clubhouse, a new 758-bed student housing community serving University of Louisville students.

Tech-Oriented Affordable Seniors Property Opens in Queens

Selfhelp K-VII, a 92-unit affordable seniors housing property at 137-39 45th Ave. in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, has opened.

TODAY’S DEALS: Berkadia Provides $85M Following Proprietary Interim Loan for Mixed-Use Property

The New York office of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage recently arranged an $85 million revolving credit facility; and Grandbridge Real Estate Capital facilitates a $5.5 million seniors housing refinance.

MC Residential Rolling Out Different Approach to Leasing Tours

Taking the stance that salespeople often get in the way of and create an uncomfortable atmosphere for the consumer, MC Residential is in the process of rolling out a new apartment touring strategy that gives the prospect the opportunity to view apartments without the distraction of leasing staff.

TODAY’S DEALS: Cohen Financial Secures $167.6M Construction Loan for Miami Development

Cohen Financial secures a $167.6 million construction loan for Muse in Sunny Isles located at 17141 Collins Avenue; and Meridian Capital arranges $32 million for two mixed-use properties in New York.

BrookeChase Properties Plans Two Apartment Project for Downtown Matthews

The town of Matthews, NC could soon gain two new apartment communities in the downtown core.

Applicant Credit Risk Improving Alongside Increases in Rental Prices

A recent report by TransUnion has found that rental applicant credit risks improved by 0.8 percent between Q2 2013 and Q2 2014 despite increases in rent prices.

TODAY’S DEALS: California Investor Sells 559 Units in San Antonio

ARA brokers a 599-unit sale for Regional Investment & Management; Grandbridge closes a $33 million refinance for a Texas apartment community; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a $21.4 million construction loan.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Are You Doing This Crucial Step for New Employees?

It is important to train your new employees so that they know community procedures and how to properly interact with residents.

IREM, City of Houston Join Forces on Local Sustainability Initiative

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the City of Houston have signed A Memorandum of Understanding outlining a collaborative relationship and division of labor.