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MHN TV: Converting Prospects to Renters with Thoughtful Design

Maria de las Mercedes Farrando of Beacon Communities talks to MHN about the importance of design concepts in landing renters, and how a high-quality, minimalistic decorating approach can save money and withstand the test of time.

MHN TV: Green Building Labeling

Doug Walker speaks on green-building labeling initiatives and legislation that would give property owners another incentive to make buildings more sustainable.

MHN TV: Design Trends to Watch

Sanford Steinberg, owner of Steinberg Design Collaborative, talks to MHN about new trends in design that have emerged with the recession, such as smaller unit plans and larger amenity packages.

MHN TV: Lending Lessons and Trends

Daniel Hilpert, managing director at Mortgage Equicap LLC, speaks on lending lessons learned during the course of the economic downturn, as well as the uptick in construction lending for certain multifamily sectors.

PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling

For the week ending July 29, while Congress continued to dither over the debt crisis, equity markets acted nervous and bond markets showed a steady hand; U.S. GDP projections have been revised downward; and the housing market at least isn’t sinking.

MHN TV: Donald Davidoff Talks Amenity Pricing

Donald Davidoff, senior vice president of strategic systems at Archstone, speaks with MHN on trends in amenity pricing. Price too high and potential residents could be discouraged from inking a lease. Price too low and you are shaving dollars off the bottom line.

MHN TV: Property Tour – AIRE

Shannon Roche-Rosen, leasing manager at AIRE, takes MHN on a tour of the 43-story glass tower located at 200 West 67th Street at Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The 310-unit property was developed by A & R Kalimian Realty and opened in May 2010.

PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling

The week ending July 22 saw more fruitless wrangling between lawmakers in Washington, signs that the Eurozone will be able to work out its problem with Greece, and CRE prices and construction increases.

PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling

Economic news for the week of July 15 was dominated by the oncoming potential disaster of U.S. default on its debt, which could happen very soon if Congress remains at an impasse.

PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling

Economic news was mostly bad for the week ending July 8, with employment numbers looking ugly, construction spending down and the debt ceiling deadline closing in.