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First DoubleTree Hotel Docks on Vancouver Island

By Ioana Neamt, Associate Editor Victoria, British Columbia—The capital city of British Columbia has just got its first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The 181-key DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria recently opened its doors to guests on Vancouver Island, following a multi-million dollar renovation. Previously known as the Executive House Hotel, the 19-story property is owned by Executive House Ltd. and managed by Mairet Consulting and Management Ltd. Located at 777 Douglas St. in downtown Victoria, the hotel is just steps away from the city’s Inner Harbour, the Victoria Conference Centre, as well as a variety of shopping, dining…

Stiles Announces Promotion

Stiles announced the promotion of Jeff McDonough to president of Stiles Residential Group.

ConAm Strengthens Bay Area Investment Portfolio

The San Diego-based firm got its hands on a property in a community demonstrating rapid growth potential.

CAPREIT’s Modernization Strategy

How CAPREIT is planning to renovate its latest Atlanta acquisition.

Economy Watch: Summertime Expansion for the Economy, CRE Too

Ahead of the jobs report on Friday, more reasonably good news about the U.S. economy.

First Apartments at Millenia in South San Diego County Near Completion

The first multifamily component of Millenia, a 210-acre master planned development in Chula Vista in South San Diego County, is nearing completion.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Steadfast REIT Enters Missouri, Expands in Texas

The company has made four major acquisitions.

Yardi Acquires Optimus EMR Inc.

Yardi expands senior living software suite to include solutions for long-term post-acute care market.

Carlson Rezidor Ramps Up Expansion in India

By Adriana Pop, Associate Editor New Delphi, India—Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is expanding its presence in India with the signing of three new contracts for hotels in the Northern, Southern and Western parts of the country. Radisson Blu Kochi Elamkulam is Carlson Rezidor’s first hotel in Kerala in Ernakulam. Scheduled to open in December 2015, this 150-key conversion is located in the southern state’s largest city of Kochi. The hotel is within easy reach of the city center and other attractions, and it is served by Kochi International Airport, National Highway 47, Ernakulum Railway Station and Edapally Railway Station. The owner…

Portland Community is a Sustainability Game Changer

A new apartment community in Portland is rewriting the standards for sustainable living.