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Hines Announces Tour Carpe Diem as First French High-Rise to be Awarded LEED Platinum Certification

A major office building in the French capital has just set an important milestone as it became the first French high-rise structure to be awarded with Platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Core & Shell Rating System.

First Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Property in UAE to Open in the Dubai Marina

Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced plans to open the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in the United Arab Emirates after signing an agreement with Sigma III Limited, a subsidiary of British-owned developer The First Group, to manage its 33-story building in the Dubai Marina.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Vacancy Plummets as Tech Sector Booms in Salt Lake City

As markets across the country begin to approach plateaus in terms of occupancy and rent growth, Salt Lake City is continuing to see sharp declines in vacancy and steady hikes in pricing.

Economy Watch: Home Buildings More Cheerful (or Less Glum)

The National Association of Home Builders reported that its housing market index increased three points in May to 44.

TODAY’S DEALS: NGKF Sells Two Massachusetts Properties

NGKF sells two assets for a combined $32.5 million; Northmarq arranges acquisition financing of $34.7 million; and Grandbridge Real Estate Capital closes three seniors housing transactions totaling $23.5 million.

Work Starts on Three SoCal Apartments

Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on three multifamily communities in southern California, which will total 713 units when completed over the next two years. The three properties are in Glendale, Laguna Niguel and Irvine.

Yardi Joining Revenue Management Experts at 2013 NAA Conference & Expo Discussion

Yardi announced its participation in a session at next month’s 2013 NAA Conference & Expo that will offer insight into how managers of rental properties can maximize revenue with automated revenue management systems.

AMCAL Multi-Housing Begins Construction on Hollywood Affordable Community

AMCAL Multi-Housing has just started construction on a 40-unit affordable property called The Argyle Apartments, a development in Hollywood, Calif.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 7.3 percent from one week earlier,according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 10, 2013.

RentPaidOnline™ Receives Yardi Voyager Qualification

RentPaidOnline (RPO) announced it has completed the “Yardi Voyager Qualification” process.