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Today's Deals: Colony Hills Capital Acquires First Asset

Colony Hills Capital acquires its first property; Campus Crest closes four construction loans; and Alliant Capital supplies a $11.8 million loan.

Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate on the Downswing

Serious mortgage delinquencies for single-family homes and condominium units have been on a steady decline for the last 18 months.

Tina Bennett Named President of Conservation Services Group

National energy services firm Conservation Services Group (CSG) has named Tina M. Bennett president. Bennett will run CSG’s day-to-day operations and oversee the company’s executive committee. She will also serve as an “ex officio” member of CSG’s board of directors.

Prep for Warmer Days with New Deck Products from AZEK

Winter’s first real cold snap can only mean one thing–your residents will soon be longing for summer days spent grilling, swimming and lounging. Getting your outdoor space ready for the summer of 2012 (and leasing season) can certainly boost your amenity appeal and resident satisfaction.

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.