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Nothing has been heard from the regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, on 64 subpoenas it issued banks in July for detailed information on subprime and other Wall Street mortgage bonds purchased by the...

That got us thinking about Hercules and the budget. All we're talking about is how to ensure the government takes in enough money to cover what it spends. Is tackling the country's massive deficits...

Honoring the historic nature of their surroundings while giving them facelifts, from mixed-use to student housing, the vast majority of those recognized for excellence in multifamily development sought to increase connectivity between urban neighborhoods,...

I was fortunate enough to be raised on "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It was a great primer for the meaning of the holidays and as a poor Catholic kid who had more siblings...

Conventional wisdom says that great leaders are those who speak out, give orders, make plans and dominant. They are the outgoing ones. But that's not always the case, according to new research on leadership...

Yep. Already. All signs point to it. Indeed, the holiday season is quickly approaching. And so it begins: shopping, family get-togethers, and the best part, the food. Who could forget the food? Turkey, dressing,...

With news outlets across the country quick to report the survey's results, this particular finding struck a chord with many Americans. The Great Recession might have officially ended after two years in mid-2009, but...

Almost every multifamily market saw strong leasing, rising demand and falling vacancies in the third quarter as the nation's apartment market continued a solid 2010 rally. As of now, apartments should continue to surge...

Equity Residential, a REIT, recently bought 777 Sixth Avenue, a 32-story tower at Avenue of the Americas and 27th Street in Chelsea. "We stepped up, swallowed hard and plunged in," said Neithercut, whose Equity Residential...

Judges for the National Home Builders Association (NAHB) Multifamily's Pillars of the Industry awards that were delivered online this year look for outstanding performance in finance as one of the criteria for the year's...

Regulatory relief and reform To restore incentive and encourage growth we must reduce the regulatory burden on our economy. There is a place for regulations that ensure safety and soundness and protect people from danger,...

As a business enterprise, communities must consider potential breaches of privacy and security on the Internet and extended mobile networks, as well as the exposure generated by our full user base including employees and...

National apartment sales in the second quarter of 2010 totaled $7.1 billion, the highest level since late 2008, up 32 percent year over year, according to Marcus & Millichap Research Services. Most of that...

"In many instances universities have incredibly well-located land and a great deal of renter demand generated by their own student body, faculty and staff. But they don't necessarily have the real estate knowledge. Or,...

The trend began in 2009, when a few distressed condo assets were snapped up by REITs and well-capitalized privates with balance sheets and/or equity partners that allowed them to close all-cash deals quickly. Essex Property...