Business Specialties
Work Begins on Phase Two of Suburban Dallas Transit-Oriented Development
Developer Huffines Communities has started work on the second phase of Hebron 121 Station in Denton County, which is in the northern part of metro Dallas. The project is slated for completion in the summer of 2014. According to the developer, the architectural design for the project will continue to be influenced by the style of coastal U.S. resorts and the West Indies.
MNS Reports Predict 2013 Rent Growth in Manhattan, Brooklyn
Rent growth will continue in both Manhattan and Brooklyn in 2013. That is among findings included in the Year End Manhattan and Brooklyn Rental Reports from real estate brokerage MNS, released in mid-January.
New High-Tech Dry Cleaning Amenity is Unveiled to Apartment Market in Detroit
In keeping with the innovative nature of previous ventures, nationally recognized dry cleaning entrepreneur Wayne Wudyka recently unveiled his new “bizzie” at an event at the Farbman Group’s Lofts @ Woodward Center in downtown Detroit, Mich.
TODAY’S DEALS: Mack-Cali Buys Two Luxury Properties in Boston MSA
Mack-Cali buys two luxury assets for $150 million; Johnson Capital arranges record loan value per unit of $525,000 per unit; and Marcus & Millichap sells a Delaware property for $5.8 million.
ST Residential LLC Puts 326-unit Lex up for Sale
Chicago-based ST Residential LLC has hired brokers Holliday Fenoglio Fowler and Eastdil Secured to manage the sale of a 13-property portfolio, with an estimated value of close to $1 billion.
Special Report: Multifamily Development Trends from NMHC Annual Meeting
At the recent NMHC Annual Conference, speakers at the session “Creating Communities: New Development and Redevelopment Opportunities” discussed the new development trends for multifamily.
Special Report: Student Housing Trends vs. Traditional Multifamily Communities
At “Student Housing: Any Bumps Ahead in This Strong Sector” session at the recent NMHC Apartment Strategies Outlook Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., the speakers discussed how student housing differs from traditional multifamily apartments.
TODAY’S DEALS: TDI Real Estate Lands $61.6M for a Scottsdale Development
HFF lands $61.1 million for TDI’s Scottsdale development; Hayley Real Estate buys four properties for $51.2 million, initiates a $12.4 million capital improvement plan; and Marcus & Millichap arranges a $57 million sale in value-add opportunities.
Seattle’s Eco-Friendly Stream Uptown Community Begins Leasing
Stream Uptown, a 118-unit, Class-A, mid-rise apartment community in Seattle’s Uptown enclave, has begun leasing residences. The announcement was made by Stream Real Estate LLC, a Seattle-based company focused on developing multifamily residential properties in the core of the Emerald City.
Preventing Pests Before the Spring Renting Season
When the weather warms and snow melts, many people will take the opportunity to relocate to new apartments and houses. Unfortunately, rodents and other pests can become a major nuisance as your renting season heats up in early spring.