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MHN Interview: A Look at the Nation’s First Zero-Energy, Carbon Neutral Homes

An interview with the project manager of the innovative zHomes, a new zero-energy, carbon neutral apartment community.

TODAY’S DEALS: Continental Realty Purchases 355-Unit Community in Louisville

Continental Realty Advisors buys a 355-unit community in Louisville, Ky.; Colliers International closes a $12.8 million sale in California; and Walker & Dunlop closes $93 million life company refinance loan.

Escondido Workforce Housing Completed

The Crossings at Escondido in San Diego County offers workforce housing to tenants earning between 30 percent and 60 percent of area median income.

Boston Capital Announces Investment in Affordable Housing

Quality of life for low-income families in Virginia stands to be boosted as a result of new investment by the largest owner of apartments in the United States.

TODAY’S DEALS: Marcus & Millichap Arranges $32.5M Inland Empire Sale

Marcus & Millichap sells a 304-unit community in Riverside, Calif.; Chestnut Hill Realty buys a $24.8 million portfolio in Cambridge, Mass.; and Walker & Dunlop LLC closes 40-year HUD loan at 4.63 percent interest.

Trump Name to Grace $150M Residential High-Rise in Manila

New upscale condo skyscraper is on track for the Philippines. High-end housing in Manila is becoming a coveted market for both investors and homebuyers.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: East Bay Vacancy Declines, Planning Pipeline Expands

Oakland, Calif.–Vacancy in the East Bay is projected to reach levels seen three years ago, according to Marcus & Millichap’s third quarter 2011 Apartment Research Market Update.

Train-Adjacent Apartments Put Commuters at Ease

Commuting is sure to be a breeze for residents of Harrison Station, a new rental community in New Jersey–after all, the luxury apartments are located right next to the Harrison PATH station.

TODAY’S DEALS: HFF Arranges Financing for 224-Unit Acquisition

HFF arranges acquisition financing for a 224-unit community in Tampa, Fla.; Dome Equities LLC acquires a 208-unit property in Kansas; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a $14.5 million mortgage via MetLife.

CRP at Work on Five Mid-Atlantic Apartment Properties

Chesapeake Realty Partners has started work on the development of five apartment properties in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. All together, the developments will total 1,260 residences and cost about $186.5 million.