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TDI Real Estate Commences Construction on Jefferson Las Colinas in Dallas

Construction has started on Jefferson Las Colinas, a 386-unit luxury multifamily community in Las Colinas, a submarket of Dallas. TDI Real Estate is developing the community.

The Mark Company Appoints Geoffrey Herrick as Partner

The Mark Company, an urban residential marketing and sales firm, announced Geoffrey Herrick has joined the firm as partner. He was previously senior director, residential sales and marketing at Tishman Speyer Properties.

Miami’s Newgard Development Group Wins Latin Builders Association 2013 ‘Developer of the Year’ Award

The Latin Builders Association® (LBA), the largest Hispanic construction association in the United States, recognized Miami-basedreal estate development firm Newgard Development Group with the 2013 “Developer of the Year” award.

TODAY’S DEALS: Canyon Catalyst Fund Acquires a Pair of Bay Area Apartments

The Canyon Catalyst Fund and Sack Properties buy two Bay Area apartment assets; Coseo Properties completes a Michigan multifamily acquisition; and BMC completes an $18.5 million cash-out refinance in a tertiary market.

Development Projects Keep Related of Florida Busy

The Related Group’s current apartment developments include the following: Pierhouse Construction complete, and the project is in lease up. Pierhouse is a 356 unit apartment development which will be constructed in four four-story stick frame buildings with 4,800 leasable square feet of retail and will be parked by two separate four story precast concrete parking garages. The project will have six unit types, which includes 33 studios, 186 one bedrooms and 133 two bedrooms. The project is designed by MSA Architects and includes an expansive pool/sun deck area, unique Urban Pathway, gym, spa, event meeting/dining room, a double-height club lounge…

Virginia Apartment Property Wins First-Ever Award From NAHB

The National Association of Home Builders has awarded Cambria at Cornerstone, a new 420-unit multifamily property in Virginia Beach, its first-ever “Best Lifestyle Programming” award for a multifamily property.

Harbor Group Buys DFW Apartment Community

Harbor Group International has acquired the 660-unit Forest Ridge apartment community in Arlington, Texas, a major suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The property is currently 93.5 percent occupied.

Economy Watch: Close But No Cigar

As of Monday night, the debt-ceiling standoff was reportedly close to resolution—at least if word from the various top Senators involved could be taken at face value—but no resolution had been achieved.

WinnResidential and WHA Team on $16.8M Renovation of Morris Heights Affordable Housing

WinnResidential, in partnership with the Workforce Housing Advisors and Community Preservation Corporation, has completed a $16.8 million renovation of 1520 Sedgwick Ave., in the Bronx’s Morris Heights neighborhood.

Laramar Group Names Devon Bergman Senior Project Manager for Midwest Region

The Laramar Group, a national real estate investment and management company, announced the hiring of Devon Bergman as senior project manager for the Midwest region. She will be based in the company’s Chicago office.