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Economy Watch: Economy Continues to Create Jobs

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that 243,000 jobs were added to the economy in January–up unexpectedly from 203,000 in December.

TODAY'S DEALS: Steadfast Income REIT Acquires 424-Unit Asset

Steadfast Income REIT acquires its second asset in Iowa; Pembrook arranges rehabilitation financing to the tune of $32 million; and Marcus & Millichap completes a $2.2 million sale at a 8.1 percent cap rate.

$3.4B in Multifamily Property Energy Savings for the Taking

According to a report released by CNT Energy and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, multifamily building owners could keep approximately $3.4 billion in their pockets annually through energy efficiency upgrades.

It's Election Season Again

Debates, hearings and political posturing will sideline resolutions on critical issues.

Buttoning Up: Products for an Energy-Efficient Building

No matter what eco-friendly products you offer in your building, it doesn’t truly matter if heat is escaping through improperly sealed windows and doors, or if the building is not insulated well.

Bathroom Wish List

MHN finds out what features apartment residents value most.

Economy Watch: ADP Posits Smaller Jobs Expansion in January

Payroll specialist Automatic Data Processing Inc. kicked off the monthly parade of employment numbers on Wednesday by reporting that the U.S. private sector created a net of 170,000 jobs in January, down from the revised ADP figure for December of 292,000.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: March 2012

The multifamily industry’s vital statistics are presented in the March 2012 issue of Multi-Housing News.

Oak Grove Capital Expands Team

Oak Grove Capital, a provider of real estate financial services, announced today that Jeffrey Ringwald has joined the St. Paul-based mortgage lender as senior vice president of seniors housing.

American Utility Management Hires Joseph R. Stackhouse as Executive Vice President, Client Relations

American Utility Management Inc. (AUM) announced today that it has hired Joseph R. Stackhouse as executive vice president, client relations.