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Washington Property Co. Opens 232 Units in Suburban D.C.

Though a few finishing touches remain, residents are now moving into Solaire Wheaton, a LEED Silver certified TOD community in suburban Washington, D.C.

Meeks + Partners-Designed Elan City Centre in Dallas Completed

Greystar’s newest Dallas development has opened. The asset was designed by Meeks + Partners and features luxurious amenities and modern floor plans.

Economy Watch: Home Prices Still Rising on Annual Basis

Year-over-year home prices up 13.7 percent and state unemployment rates edge down.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Demand in Houston Remains Strong as Economy Prospers

Strongly supported by a thriving energy sector as well as a robust multifamily industry, Houston’s economy is expected to experience further growth throughout 2014.

Stillman and Ceruzzi Plan Manhattan High-Rise

Stillman Development International and Ceruzzi Properties acquire 151 E. 86th on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with the intent to erect a 21-story condo and retail tower.

Perspective: The Military Housing Privatization Initiative is at Risk

Federal budget cuts could reduce housing allowances for military personnel, affecting apartment firms with boots on the ground in those communities.

Cozy Up to the Newest Fireplace Trends

On a day like today, it would sure be nice to curl up next to a fireplace with a warm drink after work. The community fireplace, both indoors and out, is a tried and true crowd pleaser when it comes to amenities.

First Post-Recession Condo Underway on Miami’s Brickell Avenue

Rilea Group is bringing Brickell Avenue something it hasn’t seen since the economic downturn: a new condo development. The Bond on Brickell, a 44-story luxury community, is expected to open in early 2016.

TODAY’S DEALS: Waterton Picks Up 300 Units in Plano

Waterton Associates grabs a 1999-built asset in Plano, Texas; HFF arranges the sale of a $31.6 million loan secured by a trio of Michigan apartment communities; and NorthMarq secures $10 million for a North Carolina asset.

Phoenix Realty Group Adds Two to West Coast Operations

Phoenix Realty Group has bolstered its Los Angeles office with the hiring of real estate vets R. Alex Saunders and Leslie Stephens.