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TODAY’S DEALS: Haley Real Estate Makes $82.2M Acquisition of Multifamily Communities in Texas, Alabama and Georgia

Haley Real Estate Group, an Omaha, Neb.-based investment firm, announced the acquisition of six multifamily properties; and NorthMarq Capital arranged a $10.66 million Freddie Mac refinancing.

Georgia Seniors Housing Property Sells for $33M

Towne Club at Peachtree City, a 153-unit seniors rental housing property in Peachtree City, has traded hands for $33 million, or about $215,600 per unit. The owner, Peachtree City Towne Club L.L.C., sold the complex to a private investor.

Canyon Finances Palo Alto LEED-Certified Mixed-Use Project

Canyon Capital Realty Advisors has provided a loan for the construction of The College Terrace Centre by College Terrace Centre LLC.

Economy Watch: World Economic Forum Cites Income Disparity as Top Risk

The World Economic Forum, best known for its annual meeting of the world’s economic panjandrums – which begins on Wednesday at Davos, Switzerland – also generates reports, the latest of which was released in time for the high-level conference: “Global Risks 2014.” The report analyses 31 global risks grouped under five categories – economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological – and measured in terms of their likelihood and potential impact.

Marketing: My Favorite Channel

Apartment marketers share plans for the new year and touch on what’s not working

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Better U.S., World Growth is Predicted for 2014

MHN’s economic analyst, Dees Stribling, gives his update for the week ending Jan. 17.

TODAY’S DEALS: The Bassuk Organization Closes on $210M Financing for Carlisle’s NYC 80-20 Project

The Bassuk Organization Inc. announced the closing of a $210 million credit enhancement from Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen and PNC Bank; and NorthMarq’s Omaha office completed Freddie Mac refinancings totaling $34.1 million.

Upgrade Your Laundry with the Maytag Maxima XL Laundry Pair

The size and features really bridge the gap between home- and commercial-grade laundry machines, making the machines a perfect choice for condos, smaller assets, or for buildings with smaller laundry rooms on each floor.

Monarch Buys Kansas City Apartments from Equus for $21M

Madison Walnut Creek, a 350-unit apartment complex in Kansas City, has traded hands for $21 million. Denver-based Monarch Investment and Management Group bought the property from Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd.

Economy Watch: Consumers a Bit More Grumpy in January

The Reuter’s/University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index came in at 80.4 at mid-month January, which was a drop of 2.1 points from the end of December, though still an improvement from 75.1 at the end of November and 72.0 at mid-month November.