Mid-Atlantic

Fannie Mae Honored by EPA as a 2015 ENERGY STAR(r) Partner of the Year

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Fannie Mae with a 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Energy Efficiency Program Delivery Award for its outstanding efforts to increase adoption of energy-efficient policies and practices in multifamily housing.

TODAY’S DEALS: Security Properties Finds TOD Value Along D.C.’s Silver Line Expansion

Security Properties completes a $31 million buy in Northern Virginia; a joint venture kicks off an apartment redevelopment play in D.C.; and Grandbridge arranges three Nevada multifamily loans.

Hartman Design Group Makes Statement at The Perry

Catering to a broad, mixed-generational demographic, The Perry is the first luxury rental to be constructed in Potomac. Its north building will open in June 2015.

Trammell Crow to Develop Apartments in Maryland

Financing is now in place for Trammell Crow Residential’s development of Alexan Concorde Circle, a 310-unit apartment property in Linthicum, Md.

Bozzuto Management Commissions Luxury Model Apartment

HDG delivers high-end design for Washington, D.C. apartment community

Castle Lanterra Buys Apartment Community in Annapolis

Castle Lanterra Properties, a privately held real estate firm, has acquired Watergate Village, a 608-unit multifamily property in Annapolis, for $105 million. The seller was Columbia Realty Venture of Annapolis.

Banking on Interior Renovations

A joint venture acquisition between Tryko Partners and Investcorp of Fairways at Towson Apartments, an 828-unit apartment community in Baltimore, has been announced.

HUD to Distribute $150M to State Housing Agencies for Low-Income Rental Assistance

HUD has awarded $150 million in rental assistance to 25 state housing agencies, with the goal of preventing individuals with disabilities from being institutionalized or possibly falling into homelessness.

ULI and The MacArthur Foundation Launch Online Portal

The Urban Land Institute (ULI), with the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, has launched How Housing Matters, an interdisciplinary online portal focused on housing’s role in individual and neighborhood well being.

Lakisha Woods Named NAHB Chief Marketing Officer

The National Association of Home Builders announced the promotion of veteran staff member Lakisha Woods, CAE to chief marketing officer.