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APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: April 2014

Apartment total returns for the reporting members of the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries fell during 2013, to 2.48 percent in the fourth quarter.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: March 2014

Multifamily lending by banks increased by $8.1 billion during the third quarter of 2013, according to Chandan Economics.

Condos Still Available at South Loop Luxury by Related

With condominium inventory at fewer than 450 units in the Chicago area, according to Appraisal Research Counselors, buyers looking to own their own residence in the area still have options. More than 300 units have been sold at South Loop Luxury by Related but there are still residences available at the trio of buildings in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood.

County unveils new regional communications system, center

With a simple turn of a knob on their radio devices, more than 30 public-safety agencies — including the Tucson Police and Fire departments, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and seven county hospitals — have the ability to communicate with one another during emergencies now that the county’s regional communication system and center have been […]

Sacramento Affordable Housing Community Receives Grant for Green Upgrades

Mutual Housing California has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bank of Sacramento in order to make green renovations at Greenway Village Mutual Housing Community, a 54-unit affordable housing community located in South Sacramento, Calif.

PROFILE: Corporate Housing Firm Connects Luxury Condo Owners to Extended-Stay Market in New York City

Companies today are eager to hire temporary workers. And that is a boon for the corporate housing sector, says Suzanne Miller, president of Empire State Properties.

Bijou Properties, Intercontinental Break Ground on New Development

Ground has broken on an $83 million luxury multifamily project in Hoboken, N.J., via a joint venture between Bijou Properties and Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. The project, 900 Monroe, is located next to the 9th Street Light Rail Station.

ULI Spring 2014: Smart Moves for Smart Capital

While institutional capital isn’t necessarily known for its flexibility and innovation, an environment of accelerating change in business conditions has some companies adjusting their strategies for securing high yields while minimizing risk.

Owner of La Posada Purchases La Castaneda Hotel

Some rescue animals, other choose to rescue pieces of history. One such person is Allan Affeldt, famous for the spectacular renovation of one of the historic Harvey House hotels – La Posada in Arizona; recently he announced the sale closing of historic Castaneda Hotel, another gem built by renowned immigrant Fred Harvey.

ULI Spring 2014: The Business Case for Resilience

As the frequency and intensity of catastrophic natural disasters increase, the real estate community has shifted a focus on how to build and retrofit cities to withstand their impacts.