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Transwestern Expands Operations into New York
Houston—Transwestern has expanded into New York City through the creation of the firm’s Northeast region
Economy Watch: Battle of the Budgets Begins
The Obama administration released its version of the fiscal 2012 federal budget to compete with the House Republicans’ version, but neither side is willing to make cuts to non-discretionary spending.
Mixed-Income Apartment Property Pops Up at Long-Vacant Site in New Orleans
New Orleans–A parcel that had sat vacant in New Orleans for the last four decades is now home to the 49-unit Aloysius Apartments, a new $16.8 million mixed-income multifamily community developed by HRI Properties.
‘The Green Picture’ with Erika Schnitzer: Bringing Sexy Back … to Green
At a two-day brainstorming session about sustainability, it became clear that our industry could be more innovative.
Q&A with Portland State University’s Dr. Gerard Mildner
Portland State University is introducing a new master’s program in real estate development this fall, making it one of only two universities in the Northwest to offer the degree.
Colliers Promotes Cooke to EVP of MF Investments
Phoenix–Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has promoted Cindy Cooke to the position of executive vice president of multifamily investments.
TODAY’S DEALS: Mill Creek Residential Trust and Rockwood Capital Form Multifamily JV
Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC and Rockwood Capital have formed a new multifamily joint venture; NorthMarq arranged first mortgage financing of $23.99 million for Annapolis, Md. apartments; and Red Capital Markets structures bond financing for affordable housing.
‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: When Marketing Becomes Media
How were you spending your marketing budget 10 years ago? Is it really all that different today? It should be.
HIT Invests in Green Multifamily
Washington, D.C.–The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust has made a foray into energy-efficient developments, including multifamily projects and mixed-use projects with multifamily components.
Economy Watch: Beginning of the End for Fannie and Freddie?
Though lacking in details, the Obama administration has released a plan that calls for the gradual dissolution of Fannie and Freddie. And one consumer index for January turns out optimism about the job market.