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With a Bevy of Buyers, Atlanta Condo Property Obtains FHA Approval

Atlanta–The condominium market is changing, finally.

Student Housing Competes Using Green Features

Harrisonburg, Va.–How much does a feature such as sustainability matter to a student apartment property’s prospects of leasing success?

Urban Housing Begins Construction on Affordable Community in Big Bear Lake

Santa Ana, Calif.–Urban Housing Communities LLC (UHC) will construct The Crossings at Big Bear Lake, a 42-unit affordable housing community.

Freddie Mac Names Jerry Weiss EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

McLean, Va.–Freddie Mac named Jerry Weiss to the newly created position of chief administrative officer (CAO). Weiss will continue to serve as the company’s chief compliance officer and oversee the Compliance, Economics and Strategy, Regulatory Affairs and Mission divisions. As CAO, he will also manage two additional functions – External Relations and Human Resources. Weiss will continue to report directly to CEO Charles E. “Ed” Haldeman, Jr., as a member of Freddie Mac’s management committee. “Creating a CAO position aligns functions that position Freddie Mac as an effective means of support for our housing mission and responsible stewards of taxpayer…

DEAL OF THE DAY: Occupancy Offset by Low Leverage in Arbor’s $1.5M Fannie Mae Small Loan

Pittsburg, Calif – Arbor Commercial Funding LLC recently funded a $1.5 million loan under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line.

Leasing: There’s an App for That

The launch of Apple’s iPad is changing the way apartment communities do business

Market Report: Modest Improvement

A rebound is expected in Manhattan, although lenders continue to reclaim properties

On the Hill: Putting Controversy on Hold

Congress may not tackle immigration reform this year, which could cause complications

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Photography and text by Daniel Adler, Contributing Editor