Regions

New Cambria Suites Hotel Coming to Plano

Plano’s population was estimated to be 272,068 in 2012, an increase of 4.7% since the 2010 census, according to the U.S. Census bureau. The area is home to some of the best rated employers in the country, including Alliance Data, Cinemark Theatres, Dell Services, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Ericsson, Frito-Lay, HP Enterprise Services, Huawei, J. C. Penney, Pizza Hut, Rent-A-Center, Traxxas, and Siemens PLM Software.

Work Begins on Multifamily Redevelopment in East Dallas

Prescott Realty Group, in conjunction with the city of Dallas, has restarted two projects located near Lake Highlands Town Center in East Dallas that were delayed by the late 2000s downturn in the local real estate market.

Carroll Organization Acquires Second Community in Jacksonville, Fla.

Carroll Organization and investment partner NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. have acquired multifamily community Paddock Club in Jacksonville, Fla., their second major acquisition in the area within the past two months.

TODAY’S DEALS: PREI Sells Arizona Asset for $11.5M

Colliers brokers PREI’s sale of a 192-unit asset; and Marcus & Millichap handles a large portfolio sale in Atlanta.

Behringer Harvard REIT I Inc. Announces New Name

Behringer Harvard REIT I Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment trust, has announced a new name—TIER REIT Inc.

Connecticut’s Augustana Homes Preserved as Affordable

Augustana Homes, a 186-unit affordable senior apartment community in Bridgeport, Ct., will receive $4 million in improvements and renovations, and will be preserved as affordable for an additional 30 years.

Economy Watch: Most State Unemployment Rates Down

Twenty-five states had unemployment rate decreases, 17 states had increases and eight states and the District of Columbia had no change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Sheraton Orlando North Acquisition Marks Sixth Acquisition for Waramaug, Interstate JV

Waramaug Hospitality and Interstate Hotels & Resorts have recently closed on the purchase of their sixth property as joint venture partners, the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel.

Miami Still King to International Homebuyers

Although foreign buyers seem to be slightly less interested in Miami properties compared to the year before, Miami retains its spot as the most sought-after destination by international home buyers.

New Apartments in Brooklyn to Begin Leasing

Leasing will begin later this summer at 50 North 5th St., a newly constructed 229-unit rental property in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Mack Real Estate Capital Group and Urban Development Partners developed the project, which was formerly known as 204 Wythe Ave.