Through a series of public/private partnerships, Charlotte, North Carolina is attracting young, creative people. Their collaboration has helped build $200 million in cultural facilities, and recreational and scenic resources.

Spreads reported by Trepp LLC widened during the survey period, fully giving up recent gains. Mortgage pricing remains very attractive for borrowers.

Spreads reported by Trepp LLC continued to narrow, coming in approximately 10 basis points during the survey period; mortgage capital remains both available and affordable, even with many lender’s instituting floor pricing.

Urban Land print magazine has introduced a QR (quick response) code, offering readers a quick gateway to more content online, accessible through smartphones.

Spreads reported by Trepp LLC came in approximately 10 basis points during the survey period with financing available from an array of lenders including commercial banks, securitized lenders, and insurance companies.

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Spreads reported by Trepp LLC came in approximately five basis points during the survey period with financing available from an array of lenders including commercial banks, securitized lenders, and insurance companies.

Patrick Phillips, chief executive officer of ULI, comments on the transporation legislation approved by the U.S. Senate on March 14 by a 74-22 vote, entitled “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century,” or MAP-21. Phillips states that, while Senate bill 1813 proposes no significant additional funding, ULI is encouraged at the bi-partisan support for this bill, because it signals the importance of a strong transportation policy for America.

ULI celebrated 75 years of leadership in community building in December with a series of events in communities throughout the United States. More than 35 proclamations were issued declaring December 14 “ULI Day.”

During the past month, spreads reported by Trepp LLC remained “range-bound” at an average spread of 207 basis points over 10-year Treasuries.