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Hardin Construction Hard at Work on Another Green Affordable Seniors Housing Project

Smyrna, Ga.–Work is underway on the 88-unit affordable seniors housing project, Hardin Galleria Manor of Smyrna, which is being designed for LEED Silver certification.

USAA and Gables Residential Partner for MF Development

USAA and Gables Residential have formed a joint venture to develop multifamily properties at urban infill sites and buy an interest in some of Gables Residential’s apartment properties.

Virtual Tour’s New Web-Based Software for Brokers

Dublin, Calif.—VirtualTourCafe has launched MyCafeBroker, a web-based back-office software solution for low-cost, high-performance virtual tours and online marketing management.

The Role of Affordable Housing in Stimulating the Economy

A study by the Center for Housing Policy shows that affordable housing can create jobs, stimulate the economy and give back to the tax base.

Manhattan Apartment Tower Is Already Turning Heads

New York–Less than a week after the commencement of leasing, The Continental is creating quite a stir in Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue Corridor.

ZamRay.com Launches to Fill Gap in Construction Industry

Las Vegas— ZamRay has introduced a website that will connect the construction industry in a variety of ways.

SPECIAL REPORT: Resident Retention Best Practices

Palm Springs, Calif.–Speakers at the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference and Annual Meeting debate the most effective ways to keep residents happy, and to ensure they leave with a good review.

200 Squared Debuts as Green Architectural Gem in Chicago’s Loop

Chicago–200 Squared, a 42-story apartment property, was developed to be one of the greenest residential high-rises in the Loop.

Mediterranea HD Glazed Tiles Replicate Heart Pine Wood Look

Mediterranea has created glazed tiles that replicate first-generation heart pine timber in HD quality.

St. Anton Secures Funds for $57M Suburban SF Mixed-Income Project

San Ramon, Calif.–St. Anton Partners has managed to obtain a $48.6 million loan with relative ease for Highlands Point Apartments, its $57 million San Francisco Bay-area project.