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SatisFacts New Hires and Promotions
Lutherville, Md.—Resident feedback provider SatisFacts has announced a number of new hires and promotions. Joe Summers has joined SatisFacts as vice president of sales/East Region. He previously served as account and sales management executives with CallSource, Valet Waste and Primedia (HPC). In a related announcement, Jeff Proebstle has been promoted to senior vice president of sales, where he will oversee the company’s national sales organization. He joined SatisFacts in 2005, and has been responsible for building and overseeing the company’s national sales effort. In addition, Brian Barfield has been promoted to regional vice president of sales/Southeast. Lia Nichole Smith has…
Translating the ‘Outdoor Room’ Concept for Apartment Living
It’s possible to live in a multifamily setting with much more connection to the outdoors and nature than most residents would have experienced in single-family homes with large yards. Providing this option can help people transition from leafy, low-density suburbs into a more compact and sustainable urban fabric.
Today's Deals: Post Properties Completes $184.7M Prepayment on MF Notes
Post Properties completes a prepayment on notes secured by six properties; and Senior Housing Properties announces a termination of 10 leases with Sunrise Senior Living.
Housing Property for Homeless Youth Completed in Detroit
Oakman Place Apartments, an affordable housing property for homeless youth and families, has opened its doors on Oakman Blvd. in Detroit.
Economy Watch: New Year, Same Old Nervousness in Euro Zone
As the new year begins, the talk of the next European recession continues
Today's Deals: Wood Partners Begins 207-Unit Development in Dallas
Wood Partners secures a development site for a Dallas community; and Meridian Capital negotiates $75.1 million for properties in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester County and Long Island, N.Y.
HUD Grants to Benefit People with Disabilities in SF
HUD has awarded two 811 funding grants to help make possible the development of a pair of permanent supportive Mercy Arc Housing residences for non-elderly adults with developmental disabilities in San Francisco.
9 Things Renters in Their Late 30s to 40s Want in an Apartment
Renters in their late 30s to 40s likely have careers, families and responsibilities. So what are they looking for in an apartment? Here are nine suggestions.
Economy Watch: Pending Home Sales Spike
Pending U.S. home sales gained more in November than during any month since the frenetic run-up to the homebuyers tax credit in the spring of 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors on Thursday.
Today's Deals: Tikijian Sells 753-Unit Asset in Indianapolis
Tikijian arranges the sale of a 753-unit community; Distressed Asset Acquisition Group unveils a new fund; and Alliant Capital provides a $1.1 million refinance mortgage.