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MHN Interview: Mark-Taylor’s Free-Rent-for-a-Year Initiative

Mark-Taylor Residential will award the winner of their scavenger hunt free rent for a year. Last year’s scavenger hunt brought hundreds of people to Mark-Taylor properties. This year, they’re hoping for more.

Matt Birenbaum Joins AvalonBay as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy

AvalonBay Communities Inc., a real estate investment trust, announced that Matthew Birenbaum has joined the company as executive vice president for corporate strategy.

MHN Interview: Bilzin Sumberg’s Jon Chassen on Miami’s Sunny Condo Market

Jon Chassen, a partner in the Real Estate and Distressed Property Group of law firm of Bilzin Sumberg, having cultivated an expert knowledge of the ins and outs of Miami real estate over three decades, talks about the factors igniting a new boom in the city’s condo market.

Keystone Pacific Property Management Promotes Sherry Shandra to Business Relations Coordinator

Keystone Pacific Property Management, a community association management company in Southern California, has promoted Sherry Shandra from assistant management division project coordinator to business relations coordinator in the Irvine office.

Bell Partners Names New Construction Vice President

Bell Partners, an apartment management company, has named Raymond van Beveren as construction vice president.

MHN Interview: Steven Zimmer, Former Head of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan

Real estate attorney Steven Zimmer, former head of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan, talks about the controversial development project and the difficulties of being both an attorney and a real estate developer.

Marcus & Millichap Promotes Andrew Daitch to First Vice President Investments

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, a real estate investment services firm, has promoted Andrew S. Daitch to first vice president investments.

Marcus & Millichap Promotes Ryan Engle to Associate Vice President Investments

The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, a real estate investment services firm, has promoted Ryan Engle to associate vice president investments.

MHN Interview: Michael Ytterberg of BLT Architects Takes on Cramped Apartments

Michael R. Ytterberg, principal, BLT Architects, speaks with MHN on the firm’s recent projects, and shares insight on maximizing space in an apartment.

AvalonBay’s Ron Ladell Promoted to Senior Vice President

AvalonBay Communities Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced that Ron Ladell has been promoted to senior vice president, development.