People

JLL Hires New SoCal SVP

Dana Brody, JLL’s new senior vice president, has nearly 15 years of experience in the industry. She will focus on multifamily sales and development opportunities throughout Los Angeles.

News

How to Approach Mixed-Income Communities

Director Mark Joseph and Project Manager Taryn Gress of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities shared their research on the mixed-income housing strategy.

Affordable

Arbor Realty Appoints New VP

Sam Gold will be in charge of Freddie Mac SBL, Fannie Mae and FHA loan originations for clients in the Midwest. He will be based in the company’s Chicago office.

Finance & Investment

Regions

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Planning & Building for Severe Weather

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, developers, designers and cities themselves need to ensure their current and future buildings can withstand extreme weather events, notes WXY architecture + design Co-Founder Claire Weisz.
National 20 September 2017 13:18
How Mission Lenders Fueled Motor City’s Comeback

After the housing crash, Detroit’s revival was powered by mission lenders. Nearly 42 percent of investment in Detroit real estate was possible with financing from such alternative financing organizations. Urban Institute’s Brett Theodos filled MHN in on mission lending and its opportunities for expansion.
Detroit 19 September 2017 20:15
Providers Grapple with Flood Insurance’s Hazy Forecast

An experienced litigator in the areas of bad faith law and unfair business practices, Royal Oakes analyzes the challenges and opportunities that insurers face in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Houston 13 September 2017 16:56
Peak Campus Appoints New Regional VP

The company has chosen Tami Finan as the newest member of its operations team, where she will oversee a portfolio of more than 25 student housing assets.
Atlanta 13 September 2017 09:54
Online Assessment Tool Enables Hurricane Preparedness: JLL

The professional services firm continues aiding its Houston-area employees in recovering from Hurricane Harvey, while also using its Building Emergency Management Assessment system to evaluate the effects of Hurricane Irma.
Houston 12 September 2017 15:59
ARA Adds New SVP to Chicago Team

James Mitchell, who brings with him 30 years of experience in real estate, will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s sales and client relationships.
Chicago 11 September 2017 17:25
JLL Chief Economist Weighs in on Hurricane Harvey

As the firm continues assessing the effects of the disaster, Ryan Severino provides an early forecast of its economic implications.
Houston 08 September 2017 16:29