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CPC Launches ‘Energy Benchmark Plus’
New York–The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) recently launched its CPC Energy Benchmark Plus, a program to collect energy data from multifamily property owners and to help owners reduce operating costs.
Reinlein Appointed as Berkadia’s Head of Mortgage Production
Horsham, Pa.–Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC has announced the appointment of Karl Reinlein to EVP – Head of Production, effective immediately. In his new role, Reinlein will oversee Berkadia’s entire originations network. Reinlein was formerly in charge of Berkadia’s HUD lending network, which has been ranked as the number-one originator of the multifamily HUD/FHA loans nationwide for more than 10 years. John Cannon has been named EVP of Lending & Investor Relations. Cannon, who formerly managed Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and conventional loan originations for Berkadia, will support Reinlein in his management of the overall production network and be responsible for…
New Online Tool for LEED Credential Holders
Washington, D.C.–The Green Building Certification Institute has launched the CMP Wizard, an interactive online tool to help LEED Professionals understand their Credential Maintenance Program requirements and explore continuing education options.
WNPM Enters Las Vegas with Six Management Assignments
Las Vega –Western National Property Management (WNPM), the multifamily property management division of Western National Group, has opened an office in Las Vegas and secured six third-party management contracts for multifamily communities in Las Vegas, Nevada. “One of Western National Property Management’s goals for 2011 is increasing the third-party management portfolio, particularly in the Las Vegas market,” explains Laura Khouri, president of WNPM. “It is a market in which we have operated in the past, and while the current economy is challenging, we believe in the long-term re-emergence of Las Vegas as a strong residential market.” The six communities in…
365 Connect Launches Featured Search Listings With Rent Jungle
New Orleans—365 Connect recently announced the integration of its Marketing Syndication Platform with Rent Jungle’s Featured Listings for online apartment rental marketing. The integration allows apartment community managers using the 365 Online Leasing Center the ability to elevate their search listing on Rent Jungle to the top with one click. This powerful delivers high market penetration through distribution of 365 Connect client’s listings over Rent Jungle’s syndication network to such sites as Oodle, AOL Spaces, Zillow, Facebook Marketplace and over 100 others. 365 Connect first launched its live data feed through its Marketing Syndication Platform to Rent Jungle’s housing search…
Fetch Plus Appoints Karen Kossow to Oversee Operations and Strategic Development
Chicago–Karen Kossow has recently been appointed as vice president,operations/strategic development, North America for Fetch Plus Asia Pacific, Pte. Ltd. a leader in social media and mobile applications for the multi-housing, real estate, hotel/hospitality and franchise sector. In this capacity, Kossow will oversee the North American operations of Fetch Plus Asia Pacific, Pte. Ltd.’s newest social media design application, to top tier national companies with multiple holdings as well as strategic partnerships with affiliated industries. Kossow most recently served as vice president of sales & marketing at Kettler Management Inc. in McLean, Va., where she was responsible for the strategic planning,…
ForRent.com Unveils Partnership with Oodle
Norfolk, Va.–For Rent Media Solutions has announced that ForRent.com has entered into an exclusive partnership with Oodle, whose Marketplace on Facebook and Oodle.com has more than 14 million monthly unique users. Under this partnership, ForRent.com customers will have its listings integrated with its Facebook Page and social graph of fans. This enhanced exposure on Facebook and in Marketplace will drive new leads and referrals to ForRent.com customers. “Our partnership with Oodle provides a human element to our customers’ listings and brings a trust factor to the rental process, since users can see how their friends and friends of friends are…
Crescent Resources Names Nina Shor Attorney General Counsel
Charlotte, N.C.– Crescent Resources LLC hired Charlotte real estate attorney Nina Shor to serve as general counsel and create the company’s in-house legal department. Shor brings more than 25 years of experience to the new post. Prior to joining Crescent, Shor helmed The Shor Law Firm PLLC in Charlotte. Her real estate development practice focused on community governance, builder programs, operating covenants and the acquisition of foreclosed properties for national developers. Shor also advised clients on marketing and land sales compliance, and advocated before the N.C. Building Code Council on compliance requirements. Shor has practiced law with firms in Charlotte,…
RealPage Launches Automated Repayment Program
Carrollton, Texas–RealPage, Inc. has launched an automated repayment service for its OneSite Affordable customers, giving property owners a new tool to recover lost revenue by more easily tracking subsidies tenants owe to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Grubb & Ellis Creates Daymark Realty Advisors
Santa Ana, Calif.–Grubb & Ellis Company has created Daymark Realty Advisors, Inc., a wholly owned and separately managed subsidiary, to manage the company’s entire tenant-in-common portfolio.