Finance & Investment
Weathering the Storms
Despite natural and man-made disasters, the Gulf Coast apartment industry is poised for a rebound
Building Rapport with Prospects
Guest cards test the ‘people skills’ of leasing consultants. Here’s how to gather the information effectively
New Lows
Just when it looked like interest rates could not get any lower, they’re dropping further
DEAL OF THE DAY: CBRE Brokers FDIC’s $24.8M Sale of Former Condos to Tax Credit Housing Developer
CB Richard Ellis Group arranged the sale of the Argent, a 96-unit 91,483 square foot mid-rise apartment complex located at 1200 Blair Mill Road in Silver Spring, Md.
DEAL OF THE DAY: Mesa West Supplies $12.5M through its Fund for Acquisition and Lease Up of New Multifamily Property
Woodinville, Wash.–Mesa West Capital has provided an affiliate of Pacific Property Co. and JP Morgan Investment Management with $12.5 million in first mortgage financing.
Web Feature: Tools for Preserving Aging Affordable Housing
New York–Many factors come together in the preservation of affordable housing.
Market Report: Modest Improvement
A rebound is expected in Manhattan, although lenders continue to reclaim properties
On the Hill: Putting Controversy on Hold
Congress may not tackle immigration reform this year, which could cause complications
Testing Ground for Innovation
Affordable housing uses deep rehabs, rental assistance and tax credits to help close transactions
The Art of Budgeting
Preparing this critical tool for the upcoming year is an exercise in forecasting incomes and expenses




