Business Specialties

CORT and Folds of Honor Foundation Launch Texting Program to Raise Money for Military Families

As part of CORT’s partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation, the transition services company has introduced a new texting program that allows customers to make a donation for educational scholarships that benefit children and spouses of fallen or severely injured soldiers from the convenience of their mobile phones.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: In Defense of Non-Pet-Friendly Communities

Pet-friendly communities are becoming more and more popular, but does that mean property managers should comply?

TODAY’S DEALS: HFF Arranges $6.1M in JV Equity, $17.8M Mortgage for Colorado Apartments

HFF arranges joint venture equity and Freddie Mac mortgage financing for a suburban property in Colorado; and NorthMarq Capital closes on a $12.56 million Freddie Mac mortgage.

PropertyShark.com Launches REO listings in New York City

PropertyShark.com, a real estate research site, officially announced today the launch of REO listings in New York City.

Pet-Friendly Apartment Trends Infographic

2013 pet-friendly renting trends.

TODAY’S DEALS: The Morgan Group Breaks Ground in Fort Lauderdale

The Morgan Group begins a 331-unit asset; Beech Street Capital closes $17 million for a student housing portfolio in Alabama; and HFF closes on the sale of a 207-unit Upper West Side multi-housing property.

I.M. Pei Turns 96; His N.Y. Condo Project is 80 Percent Occupied

I.M. Pei, the noted Chinese-American architect and oldest living Pritzker Prize winner, turns 96 today. His only condominium project, The Centurion in New York City, is currently 80 percent sold.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Ways to Celebrate Neighborday at Your Community

Neighborday is this Saturday! Here are some ways to celebrate with your residents.

BIG Architects Selected to Design Green-Roofed Mega Development in Suburban Paris

Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), along with Tess, Transsolar, Base, Transitec and Michel Forgue will design Europa City, a massive mixed-use development planned for the greater Paris area.

TODAY’S DEALS: Greystone Closes $43.8M for San Jose Asset

Greystone provides financing for a 434-unit community in San Jose; Enterprise Homes closes loans totaling nearly $30 million for two new affordable senior assets in Baltimore County; and Hudson Realty Capital funds a $5.5 million construction loan for a school conversion.