Operations & Technology
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…
Cikel Introduces New Exotic Brazilian Hardwood Collection
Cikel America has introduced the Statesmen Collection, a new line of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring that is 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) certified. The wood is offered in two species of Brazilian Hard Birch and Brazilian Cherry Light in five different colors.
Bozzuto Kicks Off 121-Unit Suburban Baltimore Townhome Project
Towson, Md.–Bozzuto Homes prepares to bring 121 new for-sale townhomes to Towson with Towson Green, a $40 million residential development outside of Baltimore.
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).
‘The Green Picture’ with Erika Schnitzer: Bringing Sexy Back … to Green
At a two-day brainstorming session about sustainability, it became clear that our industry could be more innovative.
HIT Invests in Green Multifamily
Washington, D.C.–The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust has made a foray into energy-efficient developments, including multifamily projects and mixed-use projects with multifamily components.
Renaissance Square Wins Sustainable Building Award from Maryland USGBC
Renaissance Square, a for-sale affordable housing community under development in Essex, Md., has earned a valuable distinction in Maryland’s sustainable housing development arena.
TODAY’S DEALS: SWA Group to Redesign 1700-Home Sunnydale Public Housing Community
SWA Group begins designs for transformation of 1700-unit Sunnydale public affordable housing; NorthMarq’s $19M refinance allows return of capital; and Akridge gets approval for Virginia mixed-use redevelopment.
SPI Tests Out Green Firm Certification Program
Boston–Sustainable Performance Institute has created a new program to weed out the greenwashers.
SPI to Seek Public Comment on First Green Firm Certification Program
Boston–Many design and construction companies offer services that are not as green as they claim, so the Sustainable Performance Institute has created a new program to weed out the greenwashers.