News

Economy Watch: Trucking Downtick Points to Slightly Slower Economy

Two indirect barometers for the U.S. economy were released on Tuesday, both of which are transportation related, and one of which is of special interest to industrial and retail real estate.

TODAY’S DEALS: Meridian Capital Arranges $160M for Moinian Group

Meridian Capital Group negotiates a $160 million loan for the refinance of two mixed-use properties; and GFI sells walkups in Elmhurst, N.Y., for $5.2 million.

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: 6 Ways to Encourage Healthy Living at an Apartment Community

Here are some suggestions for property managers to incorporate healthy living in apartment communities.

Apartment Community Sold in Recovering Multifamily Market

Stone Gables, an apartment community near Raeford, N.C., has traded hands for $20 million, or about $104,000 a unit.

Rare Units in Brooklyn Building Selling Quickly

A full-service luxury condominium building nestled in the heart of Brooklyn’s historic Carroll Gardens neighborhood is almost at capacity—before the doors even open.

Is the Gap Widening Between the Rich and Poor?

A new report by the Brookings Institution looks at the gap between the richest and poorest households.

Economy Watch: Will Millennials Continue to Rent?

The latest report about existing home sales were neither good nor very bad.

Westchester County Workforce Housing Wins LEED Silver

22 Tarrytown Road recently received LEED for Homes Silver, the first property in the town to win the designation.

Social Awareness

Social media is ubiquitous, but not all apartment properties are making the most of it. MHN and Kingsley Associates ask renters to rate how their communities use social media.

TODAY’S DEALS: Walker & Dunlop Originates Freddie Mac Loan With 75-Day Early Rate Lock

Walker & Dunlop announced that it originated a $25.4 million loan for the refinance of Silverhawk Apartments & Centre; and CBRE completed a $58.3 million sale of an apartment community.