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The Goldenberg Group Begins Construction on $100M Philadelphia Student Community

The Goldenberg Group, a Philadelphia-based real estate developer, has started construction on a $100 million student community redevelopment project.

Make Your Next Kitchen Hands-Free with Moen

Clean hands and a clean sink are a must for any aspiring apartment chef. A hands-free sink not only simplifies the prepping process by reducing the chances of spreading food borne illness, but it also becomes a fun piece of technology that can help your building save some water.

Campus Apartments Appoints Vice President of Management Services

Campus Apartments, a privately held providers of student housing, announced the appointment of Casey Van Zandt to vice president of management services.

AvalonBay, Equity Residential Commit to Archstone Buy

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential have entered into an agreement with Lehman Brothers Holdings to acquire a respective 40 percent and 60 percent stake of Archstone Enterprise LP, a transaction that involves 66 communities across the country.

Mortgage Borrowers May Be Leaving Money on the Table by Using Less Effective Mortgage Shopping Strategies

A new study from Fannie Mae finds that many Americans do not adequately investigate or fail to understand fully the choices available to them when shopping for a mortgage.

CoStar Predicts Housing Shortages and Construction Boom

A new report by the CoStar Group shows that those worrying about housing shortages are justified, and an increase in construction should begin within the next year or two.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Put Holiday Decorations in Your Community Lobby?

‘Tis the season for holiday decorations. Are you decorating your community lobby?

Economy Watch: Greece, Sandy to Cost Many Billions

At the conclusion of the latest round of marathon meetings in Brussels, euro-zone finance ministers optimistically asserted that they’ve hit on a formula for putting the Greek economy on a more sound footing.

CRE Organizations NYSAFAH and AAREPNY Form Partnership

The New York State Association for Affordable Housing and the African American Real Estate Professionals of New York have inked a one-year formal partnership.

Renaissance Centro Develops 360-Unit Luxury Community

Virginia-based developer Renaissance Centro announced that it has broken ground on Parc Reston, a multifamily community in Reston, Va.