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Park Slope Condos Go For New LEED Midrise Certification

New York–After acquiring a teardown on Dean Street, Trident decided that its six-unit condo project would serve as a pilot for green design in future developments.

Zeta Communities Gets $5M Equity Infusion from Black Coral Capital

San Francisco–With the equity financing from Black Coral, Zeta will be to expand its product line.

How Will Demographic Trends Affect Rental Demand?

Washington, D.C.–He emphasized that though population growth drives demand, it does not correlate well with supply.

Engrain Materializes from Merger of Creativity for Rent and Multifamily Edge

Denver–National marketing and technology firm Creativity for Rent has acquired online marketing consultancy Multifamily Edge.

LeasingDesk Introduces Event Liability Insurance for Residents

Carrollton, Texas–LeasingDesk has announced the availability of special event liability insurance for residents who host one-day gatherings in property clubhouses or at other local off-site locations. “This affordable liability protection is designed to provide protection to the resident and the property owner that a standard renter’s policy does not provide,” says David Carner, president of LeasingDesk. “We believe liability protection will soon become a requirement for many properties any time the clubhouse is rented, because it offers protection to the owner and the resident and the cost is not prohibitive.” Offered through eRenterPlan, which specializes in insurance products for apartment…

Leasing Agents Can Now Connect with Renters Through Live Chat

Chicago–This will allow renters to contact leasing professionals instantly.

DEAL OF DAY: Transwestern Arranges Off-Market $16.65M Sale in Rising Phoenix Market

Phoenix–In a move that it says signals the emerging recovery of Phoenix’s multifamily

What’s happened to the distressed multifamily market?

As the great recession peaked, and portfolios were reassessed, we anticipated a vast sell-off of distressed multifamily communities or their notes. But a funny thing happened on the way to the fire sale: Many properties didn’t show up.

Lyon Communities Debuts SoCal Luxury Apts

The company conducted extensive research to assess just what local residences desire most in a property.

Lyon Communities Debuts 291-Unit SoCal Luxury Apartment Property

Newport Beach, Calif.–The company conducted extensive research to assess just what local residences desire