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Packing in Amenities for Multi-Generational Demographic

New York–Apartment renters of all ages desire, more or less, the same amenities.

Web Feature: Packing in Amenities for Multi-Generational Demographic

New York–Apartment renters across the country desire amenities.

Korman Communities to Invest $300M Per-Market to Expand its Luxury Flexible-Stay Brand

New York–Korman Communities has announced that it will enhance its AKA residences collection by eight to 12 properties over the next five years.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Arbor Closes $3,150,000 Acquisition Loan

Bridgeport, Conn.–Arbor Commercial Funding LLC recently funded a $3,150,000 loan under the Fannie Mae DUS product line for the 66-unit complex known as Northbrook Apartments.

Newland and Sekisui House Form U.S. Joint Venture

San Diego–Newland Real Estate Group L.L.C. and Sekisui House Ltd. have formed a joint venture to acquire real estate development projects in the U.S. consisting of residential and commercial land development.

Seniors Housing Starts Plunge: NIC

Annapolis, Md.–For the year-long period ending March 31, 2010, seniors housing starts, including senior apartments, were down 32 percent nationwide from the same period a year earlier.

DEALS OF THE DAY: Investors Savings Bank Provides Construction Financings in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Tri-State Area

Short Hills, N.J.–Here is one bank that is active providing not only acquisition, but also construction, financing in the tri-state area of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Investors Savings Bank’s Commercial Real Estate group says it recently completed financing for seven transactions.

MHN Interview with Ron Reitz: Read Insurance Policy and Have Plan before Disaster

Reitz talks to MHN about the basics of property insurance and what apartment owners need to keep in mind while choosing an insurance policy.

New Minneapolis-Area Apartment Property Focuses on Eco-Friendly Amenities

St. Louis Park, Minn.–The Ellipse on Excelsior, a 132-unit apartment community in St. Louis Park, Minn., has just opened its doors, offering tenants a few unique options for pursuing an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Denver Conference Focuses on Affordable Housing Near Urban Transit

Denver–The relationship between expanding mass transit and the preservation of affordable multifamily housing was the subject of meeting of about 200 federal, state and local officials in Denver this week.