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‘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.

Special Report: NMHC OpTech 2012

The platform is becoming one of the most important business models of the new millennium, but it’s not a foolproof recipe for success, according to technology expert Phil Simon, who kicked off the NMHC 2012 OpTech Conference and Exposition in Dallas.

Monarch Investment & Management Group Joins with G5 and Yardi to Launch Marketing and Retention Solution

Monarch Investment & Management Group, a private real estate investment firm, has chosen to leverage the combined G5 and Yardi solution to improve its digital presence and performance, optimize operational efficiencies and deliver enhanced experiences for its residents and prospects.

New York Buyer Acquires Houston Apartment Property

Besyata Investment Group, a real estate investment company based in Brooklyn and specializing in value-add deals, has bought Silver Leaf, a 224-unit, Class B apartment property in Houston from Philadelphia-based Resource Real Estate.