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Art Gallery, Hotel and Luxury Condos Rise in Ottawa

DevMcGill has launched the redevelopment of the Arts Court in Ottawa, a mega project that will incorporate an expansion of the Ottawa Art Gallery, a new theater, luxury condominiums and a hotel.

How is an Apartment Like a Car?

Fifield Cos. and Carroll Properties examine the evolution of amenities in their new community.

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: The 8 Types of Residents You’ll See at a Community Event

Recognize any of these residents? (In handy GIF form!)

Comforting Sophistication for Your Walls

Sustainable Materials has a new innovation to make your walls sophisticated yet inviting.

DEAL OF THE DAY: National Investor Nabs Tempe Student Housing

One of the largest student housing assets serving ASU trades hands.

Condo Prices Decrease in Key Areas in July

The Mark Co. examines condo pricing in some major markets.

What if Your Home Had Superpowers?

Think 200 square feet is too small to live in? Think again.

Wangard Partners Hires Chief Financial Officer

Milwaukee—Wangard Partners has added a chief financial officer to achieve their strategic goal of lean operations. Beth L. Schumacher, CPA, a resident of Menomonee Falls, has joined the staff and will help drive the effort of providing enhanced services to the company’s many clients and industry partners. Schumacher brings over 30 years of expertise in the areas of finance and accounting for property development and management to Wangard Partners. She has broad expertise in developing effective internal and external reporting, systems implementation, insurance as well as cash and risk management. As chief financial officer for Wangard Partners, Schumacher is leading financial and…

Jonathan Rose Companies Names Chauhan New CFO

New York—Jonathan Rose Companies LLC, a green real estate development, investment and project management firm, has named Sanjay Chauhan chief financial officer. In addition to his responsibilities as CFO, he will manage investor relations and oversee the firm’s investment funds. Most recently, Chauhan served as CFO and asset management leader at Urban American, a New Jersey-based real estate firm focused on acquiring, improving, and managing workforce housing. During his time there, Chauhan played an integral role in the company’s expansion in the multifamily sector. Chauhan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Politics and a Master of Arts from…

Jefferson Apartment Group Names New Senior VP of Acquisitions

McLean, Va.—Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) recently named Kevin Smith as their senior vice president of acquisitions. Smith will lead the effort to build a multifamily acquisition platform within JAG’s core markets, including Washington D.C., Boston, Florida and Philadelphia. As JAG continues to broaden their acquisition scope, Smith will aim to reach $200 million-$300 million in new acquisitions annually. Smith joins JAG as a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. During his career, he has closed more than $4 billion in transactions with $400 million specifically attributed to the acquisition of existing multifamily assets. Smith’s previous experience includes condominium conversions,…