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Fannie Mae Releases New Research Study: Renters Are Satisfied, but Continuing to Reach for Homeownership
Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group released a new research study that investigates the impact of consumer attitudes toward renting and homeownership on the future of housing in America.
Carlisle Development Group Opens Miami Apartment Building For Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
The Anchorage Apartments, located in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami-Dade County, is a public-private partnership between Carlisle Development Group and Miami-Dade County Public Housing & Community Development to provide new affordable housing for youth transitioning out of the foster care system.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Vacancy Continues to Fall Despite Stagnant Employment Growth in D.C.
Even as government spending cuts and other factors continue to limit job growth across the nation’s capital, multifamily occupancy has remained tight.
Economy Watch: Economic Growth Still Moderate, Fed Says (With Certain Exceptions)
According to the latest Beige Book published by the Federal Reserve, which is formally called the “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” economic activity increased at a “modest to moderate pace” since the previous report across all Federal Reserve Districts.
Auction.com Tops Housingwire’s Top 50 Real Estate Tech Companies List
Auction.com, an online real estate marketplace, has been recognized by HousingWire Magazine as a member of its first-ever list of the top 50 companies in real estate technology.
Trident Sustainability Group Announces Affordable Community Earthcraft House and Community Certified
The Harmony Green Townhome Apartments, located in Pooler, Ga., are now Earthcraft House and Community certified, according to Trident Sustainability Group, the LEED consultant for the project.
TODAY’S DEALS: Beech Street Closes $22.1M for Orlando Community
Beech Street Capital closes acquisition financing for a 348-unit asset; CBRE Group Inc. secured $23 million for a Fort Worth community; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a $23.85 million mortgage for a fully leased seniors housing property.
Residents Moving into Fully Photovoltaic Apartments in San Diego
The first of four buildings in the 114-unit Solterra EcoLuxury Apartments has been completed, and residents are starting to move in. The first building of the fully photovoltaic property in the San Diego neighborhood of Scripps Ranch is now 80 percent leased, according to developer H.G. Fenton.
USGBC to Offer Free LEED Certification to Groundbreaking Projects in New Markets
In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.
Trophy Changes Hands with Sale of NYC’s 650 Madison Avenue
There are structures for which the term “trophy building” is apropos, and Manhattan’s 650 Madison Avenue is one.