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Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 12.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 9, 2012.
Tricorp Hearn Celebrates Completion and Grand Opening of Foothill Farms Senior Apartments
Tricorp Hearn Construction recently celebrated the completion of Foothill Farms Senior Apartments, a $26 million, 138-unit affordable housing facility.
Economy Watch: Commercial Mortgage Originations Dip in 3Q
Commercial and multifamily mortgage origination volumes dropped by 7 percent during the third quarter of 2012 compared with the same quarter in 2011, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Easier for Residents (And Boost Building Morale)
Thanksgiving is a stressful holiday. Here are some ideas on how to make it easier on your residents.
TODAY’S DEALS: Federal Capital Partners Completes D.C. Sale
Federal Capital Partners sells an asset in Washington, D.C.; Wood Partners breaks ground in Colorado; and HFF closes on a $10.9 million value-add transaction.
Riverfront Residential Lures Residents With Rent-Free Program
Riverfront Residential has launched a new marketing program to attract new renters called ‘Live Free ‘Til 2013.’ With this program, Riverfront Residential is offering free rent until the end of 2012 for two-bedroom apartments starting at $2,150 at its Riverwalk community in Elmwood Park, N.J.
Springboard and MMI Team Up for $25M Housing Initiative
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management Inc. has partnered with Money Management International to establish a $25 million dollar initiative designed to address the affordable housing crisis in the United States.
Bring the Dry Cleaners Inside with DashLocker
You might want to consider incorporating DashLocker, a 24/7 drop off/pick up locker-based dry cleaning and laundry service, in your next mid- or high-rise asset. The service provides ancillary income and your residents will certainly say ‘thanks.’
Dominium Announces Changes in Ownership Structure
Dominium, an apartment development and management company, announced changes to the company’s ownership structure.
Economy Watch: IEA Predicts Further Boom in U.S. Energy Production
The International Energy Agency, which released the 2012 edition of its “World Energy Outlook” on Monday, predicts that the United States is well on the way to becoming the world’s top oil producer.