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RentSentinel Releases Improved Tablet App Solution
RentSentinel, a marketing management software company, has released a second, more powerful version of Tablet, their iPad solution for leasing associates. Tablet version 1.2, which is available for download directly from iTunes, works in conjunction with RentSentinel’s Marketer and Prospector software.
New Jersey’s Sub-Metering for New Multi-Housing Units an Environmental Win
The NJ Board of Public Utilities has approved a petition submitted by the NJAA for approval of water sub-metering in newly constructed multifamily buildings.
Raymond James Tax Credit Funds Opens New California Office
Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, a national syndicator of affordable housing, has opened an office in Manhattan Beach, part of the Los Angeles area, which will be headed by RJTCF executive Kevin Kilbane.
Economy Watch: U.S. Consumers Went Shopping in July
In July, U.S. consumers dipped into their savings to do what U.S. consumers are famous for, buying things. The fear of a double-dip recession or default by the federal government or even fear itself didn’t stop Americans’ spending from rising 0.8 percent during the month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday
Preparing Multi-Housing Units for Future Hurricanes
First an earthquake, and then a hurricane (or tropical storm, depending on where you were)…The East Coast has had its fair share of natural disasters this August.
Avoid a Multifamily Meltdown
Now more than ever, natural disasters have become the harsh reality for multifamily owners and operators throughout the country.
TODAY’S DEALS: NorthMarq Arranges $17.9M Mortgage for Texas Community
NorthMarq arranges a $17.9 million mortgage for a Texas community; Triad Senior Living acquires a retirement community in Oklahoma; and Centerline commits $9.1M for former public housing project.
Tower Companies Undertakes BOMA’s Green Challenge
Rockville, Md.–The Tower Cos., a developer of commercial properties, will incorporate the Building Owners and Managers Association International’s 7-Point Challenge as part of business practice, which include benchmarks such as decreasing energy consumption and employing Energy Star metrics.
Affordable Apartments Preserved in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District
Thanks to Denver’s unique Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Fund, 16 affordable housing units have been preserved in the heart of the Mile High City’s Santa Fe Arts District, a six-block long enclave on Denver’s near west side.
Arbor Closes Eight Fannie Mae Deals in California
Eight loans totaling over $36 million have been funded by the Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC.