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Western National Group Launches Enhanced Institutional Investor-Focused Platform; Adds Chief Marketing Officer

As part of an ongoing strategy to further grow its existing base of institutional investors, Western National Group has launched an enhanced institutional investor-focused platform and appointed George L. Ochs, a former institutional real estate manager with JP Morgan, as its chief marketing officer.

TODAY’S DEALS: Essex Drops $200M in L.A.

Wood Partners breaks a L.A. price-per-square-foot record; Grandbridge closes a $33.2 million acquisition loan in Texas; and a manufactured home community sells for $37,865 per space.

Lakisha Woods Named NAHB Chief Marketing Officer

The National Association of Home Builders announced the promotion of veteran staff member Lakisha Woods, CAE to chief marketing officer.

Why is This Luxury Development Focused on Water Quality?

Morgan has broken ground on Pearl Lantana, its latest Pearl luxury apartment development.

A Sweet Treat on the Market

Aptsandlofts.com has taken on leasing for the Chocolate Factory located at 275 Park Avenue in Clinton Hill in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Economy Watch: Why the Restaurant Industry Continues to Expand

The restaurant industry continued its expansion in January, according to the National Restaurant Association, which—if the trend continues—counts as a good indicator for the absorption of restaurant space and the construction of new locations.

Onni Group Nears Completion of Downtown LA Multifamily

The Vancouver, BC-based developer Onni Group is nearing completion on LEVEL Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) in the city’s South Park District.

David Baker Architects Announces New Principals

David Baker Architects (DBA) has promoted Amanda Loper and Amit C. Price Patel to principals, announced David Baker, FAIA, principal.

Making Old New Again

McKinley will execute more than $50 million in major renovations and repositionings of its existing residential portfolio and new acquisitions in 2015.

Connecting Healthy Living and Affordable Housing

Vitus Group announced that it is one of the first affordable housing developers in the United States to join forces with the Partnership for a Healthier America.