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Mori Building Celebrates the Official Launch of Azabudai Hills

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Mori Building Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading urban landscape developer, today marked the official launch of Azabudai Hills , a mixed-use complex and world-class new neighborhood in central Tokyo.

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  • Mori Building Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading urban landscape developer, today marked the official launch of Azabudai Hills , a mixed-use complex and world-class new neighborhood in central Tokyo.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231123377497/en/
    ©DBOX for Mori Building Co., Ltd - Azabudai Hills (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Mori Building’s vision for Azabudai Hills is to become a standard-setting 21st century "Green & Wellness" community, where people live harmoniously with nature.
  • This is the basis of the Vertical Garden City concept that Mori Building has implemented across its iconic projects over the years, including ARK Hills, Roppongi Hills, and Toranomon Hills.
  • Azabudai Hills Gallery will be the core cultural promotion facility in Azabudai Hills, a development based on the concept that the “entire city is a museum”.

Homes in Upstate New York Sell in Roughly a Week While in Austin It Takes Nearly Two Months

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The typical home that sold in Rochester last month went for $235,000, making it the 4th most affordable metro in the nation.

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  • The typical home that sold in Rochester last month went for $235,000, making it the 4th most affordable metro in the nation.
  • Homes in affordable places have become more competitive as housing affordability has dwindled due to rising mortgage rates and still-high home prices.
  • Homes in most of the aforementioned markets have historically taken longer to sell than the typical U.S. home.
  • That gap has narrowed since home prices peaked last spring, when homes in Austin were selling for nearly 30% more than the typical U.S. home.

Realtor.com® 2023 Hottest ZIP Codes in America Reveal Demand for Closer Commutes is Back

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in five years, the suburbs of five major metropolitan areas – Boston, New York, Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis – are represented on the annual Realtor.com®Hottest ZIP Codes Report released today, marking a renewed interest in commutable homes as much of the country's workforce returns to in-person work. Americans who have been shopping for a home in 2023, despite limited inventory and high mortgage rates that remain in the 6-7% range, are flocking to areas that are more affordable relative to the rest of the country, less expensive than their nearby metro area, or provide better value, offering more space at a lower price.

Key Points: 
  • This year's Hottest ZIP Code is Gahanna, Ohio ( 43230 ), which continues the legacy of Columbus, Ohio markets appearing on the Hottest ZIP codes list.
  • In seven out of 10 of this year's Hottest ZIP codes, the typical home is larger than the average home in the surrounding metro area.
  • Additionally, they made higher than average down payments, reaching 17.2% compared to the national average of 12.3% in the first half of 2023.
  • One way to stay ahead of the competition in America's hottest ZIPs is to set a price alert on Realtor.com®.

Portland Superintendent to Lead Council of the Great City Schools

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalupe Guerrero, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools' Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective July 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalupe Guerrero, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools' Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective July 1.
  • The 156-member board is composed of the superintendent and a school board member from each of the 78 big-city school districts represented by the Council.
  • Rounding out the Council's 2023-24 leadership team will be Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, who has been elected to the secretary-treasurer post.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Guadalupe, Marcia, and Sonja as our new officers," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.

Four Urban Students Named 2023 Math and Science Scholars

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship.
  • The students were chosen from several hundred applicants in big-city school districts across the nation for their exceptional academic ability and achievement, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
  • The awards were given to two African American and two Hispanic seniors from high schools in three of the 78 urban school districts represented by the Council.
  • "We also thank the educators in urban school districts who have contributed to the development of these distinguished students, and we wish each of them a bright future."

Car Subscription Study Suggests Service Has Mainstream Appeal

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Co-produced with BCG's Center for Mobility Innovation and titled, "Driving Success in Car Subscriptions", the study explores best practices for success in the sector and, uncovers the benefits afforded to car subscription companies, as well as OEMs and dealerships by the emergence of this business.

Key Points: 
  • Co-produced with BCG's Center for Mobility Innovation and titled, "Driving Success in Car Subscriptions", the study explores best practices for success in the sector and, uncovers the benefits afforded to car subscription companies, as well as OEMs and dealerships by the emergence of this business.
  • Key themes from the study include: how car subscriptions are paths to EV ownership and sales; how car subscriptions are an e-commerce gateway for the retail auto industry; and, the consumer appeal of car subscriptions among first-time car shoppers.
  • "FINN is pleased to have been asked by BCG for insights for its car subscription market success study," said Max-Josef Meier, CEO and Co-Founder, FINN.
  • "The data shows car subscriptions are becoming the fourth pillar of how people access new vehicles, next to leasing, financing and buying.

Morgan Medical Center now recruiting team members for nursing and clinical positions

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

MADISON, Ga., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgan Medical Center —Morgan County's acclaimed state-of-the-art community hospital— is now recruiting for a variety of nursing and clinical positions. These jobs offer developmental opportunities, and competitive salaries and benefits, while allowing healthcare professionals the chance to make a difference.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Ga., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgan Medical Center Morgan County's acclaimed state-of-the-art community hospital is now recruiting for a variety of nursing and clinical positions.
  • Morgan Medical Center offers medical professionals big-city benefits in a small-town environment.
  • "In 2023, Morgan Medical Center will be entering its fifth year in its current location," says CEO Ralph A. Castillo, CPA.
  • As a component unit of Morgan County, Morgan Medical Center is governed by the Morgan County Hospital Authority under the direction of its nine Board members, who are each appointed by the Morgan County Commissioners.

Origin Investments Releases Its Multifamily Markets to Watch 2022

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Multifamily Markets to Watch 2022 cites Sun Belt markets Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Austin and Nashville as metro areas having great opportunities for rent growth, investment and development.

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  • Multifamily Markets to Watch 2022 cites Sun Belt markets Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Austin and Nashville as metro areas having great opportunities for rent growth, investment and development.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510006308/en/
    Origin Investments 2022 multifamily real estate markets to watch with the highest potential for private equity real estate investment.
  • While each market is unique and has its own nuances, there are common themes across our Multifamily Markets to Watch 2022 report, Origin Executive Managing Director of Acquisitions David Welk said.
  • These markets offer high-potential opportunities for multifamily real estate investment and growth far beyond that 3%.

The Agency Welcomes New Franchisee in Brantford, Ontario

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency has announced the launch of its new franchise office in Brantford, Ontario in Canada. The new locale is the firm's 33rd franchise among its growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. The Brantford office will be led by esteemed luxury real estate agents and managing partners Steve Bailey, Katia Bailey, Chris Costabile and Courtney Costabile. The Agency currently has several franchise offices throughout Canada, including Ottawa, Muskoka, Toronto, Montreal, Victoria, Oakville, Calgary, Kitchener, Cowichan and Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • The Agency currently has several franchise offices throughout Canada, including Ottawa, Muskoka, Toronto, Montreal, Victoria, Oakville, Calgary, Kitchener, Cowichan and Vancouver.
  • The Agency has rapidly expanded its presence across the globe throughout the past year.
  • In Q1 of 2022, The Agency has already showcased impressive franchise growth in Canada, opening offices in Downtown Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Muskoka, and now Brantford.
  • Prior to joining The Agency, he founded and ran The Bailey Team for over 14 years at RE/MAX.

Remote Workers Fleeing Big Cities Get "Instant Raise"

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Taylor was one of 14 people accepted to Bloomington Remote, a remote worker recruitment program from The Mill , a nonprofit center for entrepreneurship and coworking.

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  • Taylor was one of 14 people accepted to Bloomington Remote, a remote worker recruitment program from The Mill , a nonprofit center for entrepreneurship and coworking.
  • See why remote workers are leaving traditional tech hubs: https://www.bloomingtonremote.com/
    "When we started this program, we got a few raised eyebrows," said Pat East, Executive Director of The Mill.
  • But we've found that remote workers are hungry for creative and human connection.
  • "The pandemic is driving remote workers to seek a fresh start and higher quality of life," East remarked.