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$40M Historic Preservation Project Converts Courthouse to Apartments
The Alexander Co. is transforming a long-shuttered, 1930s-era courthouse in downtown Kansas City, Mo., into 176 high-quality workforce-housing apartment residences.
Sperry Van Ness Aligns with Bluestone & Hockley
Portland, Ore.–Sperry Van Ness International has expanded its presence in the Portland, Ore., metropolitan area with the addition of Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services.
NFPA Releases Apartment and Home Fire Data
The National Fire Protection Association has released new research on apartment and home fires, commonly caused by cooking, smoking and using space heaters.
Whisnand to Head Henry S. Miller Management
Dallas–Brian Whisnand has been promoted to president of the Henry S. Miller Realty Management division.
Rhodes to Lead NEF Affordable Housing Investments
Chicago–Rachel Rhodes has been selected to lead its National Equity Fund, Inc.’s Midwest affordable housing investments as its new regional vice president.
USGBC LEED Volume Program Available for Existing Buildings
Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Green Building Council announced that LEED Volume Program for Operations & Maintenance is now available for existing green building projects.
JLL Strengthens Multifamily Team in SoCal
San Diego–Higher occupancies and rising rental rates in the Southern California apartment market are creating a significant demand for investment sales expertise, prompting Jones Lang LaSalle to hire big guns.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submissions Due July 15
MHN has extended the deadline for the 2011 Excellence Awards! Entries are now due Friday, July 15.
Management Resource Center Names Liedel President and CEO
Carlsbad, Calif.–Management Resource Center has named Sabine Liedel, CMCA, as the company’s president and chief executive officer.
Willis North America Offers Bed Bug Insurance
Willis has introduced Bed Bug Infestation Recovery Insurance, designed to protect property owners in a number of ways from bed bug problems.