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‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Ideas to Create a Healthier Community for Your Residents

Here are several ways to encourage your residents to be healthier.

Cocke Finkelstein Inc. Acquires Lane Managment

Atlanta-based real estate and investment management firm Cocke Finkelstein Inc. (CFI), announced the pending acquisition of the assets of Lane Management LLC, to create one of the nation’s largest multifamily property management firms, CFLane.

Two Texas Metros Top List of ZipRealty’s Most Affordable Housing List

ZipRealty, Inc., an online technology-enabled residential real estate brokerage company, released its list of the top 10 most affordable housing markets in 2013 based on a two-year analysis by the company of MLS data and U.S. Census Bureau information.

Economy Watch: Bailout Terms for Cyprus Cause Big Upset

The euro-zone crisis has been somnolent lately, but over the weekend it returned to mini-panic mode in a hurry when word broke that as part of Cyprus’ bailout, the EU wants depositors in the island nation’s banks to pay a 6.75 percent tax on their deposits up to 100,000 euros, and a higher tax on deposits higher than that.

Urban Land Conservancy Acquires Affordable TOD

The Urban Land Conservancy recently made its largest land purchase and acquisition using Denver’s $15 million Transit-Oriented Development Fund.

TODAY’S DEALS: Venterra Realty Lands Financing for Houston-Area Buy

HFF arranges financing for an acquisition in Texas; Urban Land Conservancy buys land for an affordable TOD in Denver; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a $10.5 million cash-out refinance.

Otis Launches Sustainable Residential Elevator

Apartment builders have a new sustainable instrument in their development toolbox thanks to Gen2 Swtich, a new residential elevator by Otis.

Highrise Apartment Rising in Boston

Work is under way on 120 Kingston St. between the Chinatown neighborhood and Leather District of Boston, which will be a residential and retail building on the site of the former Dainty Dot building.

Steve Yoon Joins Wood Partners as Vice President of Development for Northwest Region

Steve Yoon, a Seattle real estate investment professional with over eight years of experience in the region, has been named vice president of development for Wood Partners’ Northwest Region.

MBA Promotes Ken Markison to Vice President and Regulatory Counsel

avid H. Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced the promotion of Kenneth A. Markison, Esq., formerly associate vice president and Regulatory Counsel, to vice president and regulatory counsel.