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Phoenix Luxury Rental Property Acquired by Aimco
The Arizona portfolio of Apartment Investment and Management Company, better known as Aimco, has grown to 10 market-rate properties, with the company’s recent acquisition of the San Melia Apartments in Phoenix.
Pros and Cons of Popular Methods for Finding a New Apartment
There are several methods to find a new apartment. Which method do you recommend? Here are some pros and cons of some of the most popular methods.
PROFILE: Dieter Greiner, Architect
Dieter Greiner is an architect who brings lessons in building efficiency to American developers–courtesy of German design and engineering.
Beyond Luxury: The Nahho Flotation Tub
The Nahho bath from Duravit is so spacious that it is dubbed a ‘floatation tub.’ With features like a Bluetooth connected sound source and a waterfall tap, it is no surprise that Duravit’s EOOS design group built this tub from the ground up to achieve the highest possible state of relaxation.
Vacancies Down, Rents Up in Chicago Apartment Market
Recently employed residents are forming new rental households in Chicago, which generates positive net absorption of apartment units; however, there isn’t enough supply yet to meet that increasing demand.
MEB Rolls Out Web Services for Residents
MEB (Morrison Ekre Bart) Management Services, an Arizona-based fee management company, has partnered with Property Solutions International Inc., a provider of property management websites and payments, to bring online applications, leases and payments to customers.
Just Energy Announces Partnership with Edmonton's Mustard Seed Housing Initiative
Just Energy, a North American retailer of natural gas, electricity and green energy, has donated $10,000 to The Mustard Seed Edmonton, an inner city social services agency.
Rebranded Student Housing Wins National Awards
Distressed student housing no longer, WestMar Student Lofts in Atlanta recently won the 2011 Best Turnaround Project and 2011 Best Leasing and Marketing Program at the Student Housing Business Awards in Austin, Texas.
Interface Adopts New EPD Transparency Brief for its Floor Covering Products
Interface is now the first floor coverings manufacturer to adopt the newest assurance of transparency: The EPD Transparency Brief.
Manhattan's Rental Market Springing Ahead, MNS Reveals
The number of available Manhattan rental units may have grown by 6 percent in April, but that didn’t keep rent prices for the month from experiencing a case of spring fever, and climbing by an average of $17.



