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Mediterranea Unveils Rainforest-Inspired Exotica Floor Tile Collection

Mediterranea unveils a new collection of glazed porcelain floor tiles that resemble exotic rainforest wood.

Economy Watch: Gas Prices and Nervousness Constrain Consumer Spending in May

Consumer spending wasn’t any better in May than it was in April; income barely rose in May; and financiers in Europe are reportedly receptive to a suggestion that much of the Greek debt be rolled over by private creditors.

SPECIAL REPORT: Understanding Investors’ Goals Is Secret to Fee Management Success

The keys to property management success include having an understanding of who composes the property’s ownership and what their goals are, said speakers at the NAA Education Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.

Phoenix’s Resilience to Foreclosures and Immigration Battles

Industry experts expect the Phoenix multi-housing sector to survive a flood of single-family foreclosures and unanswered questions about the impact of Arizona’s immigration legislation.

Madison International Acquires Stake in Florida Student Housing

New York–Madison International Realty has acquired an 80 percent equity interest in a portfolio of two student-housing communities in Gainesville and Tallahassee, Fla., for $30 million.

TODAY’S DEALS: Federal Capital Partners Lands $81.5M Refi for D.C. Community

Federal Capital Partners secures an $80.5M refinancing for a Washington, D.C., community; Kennedy Wilson, LeFrak JV closes $46.4M in refinancing for two multifamily properties; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a construction loan and tax credit bridge facility.

Colliers International Expands D.C. Operations

Washington, D.C., and Seattle–Colliers International has expanded its metro Washington, D.C.-based operations by launching a new office and introducing a regional property management practice.

Whirlpool and Greystar Sign Appliance Agreement

Benton Harbor, Mich.–Whirlpool Corporation and Greystar Real Estate Partners have announced a new joint national appliance program.

Affordable Housing TOD Planned for Denver

Denver–The Urban Land Conservancy has bought land along Denver’s FasTracks Southwest light-rail corridor to develop an affordable, mixed-use transit-oriented development called Evans Station Lofts.

‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: How Are You Treating Your Best Residents and Prospects?

As you nurture and grow your digital footprint, the dynamics change. What you did to attract the fans and followers may not be the best things to do to keep them engaged.