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In Reseda, an elderly couple fret about where they will go at the end of the month, when they are forced out of the one-room apartment they have lived in for 29 years. In Tujunga, a retired woman lives in a backyard shed, treating her high blood pressure with tea made from her garden and bathing in an outdoor tub with water heated by the sun. In Arleta, a supermarket employee rents a makeshift room in a house that is home to 10 people, and often waits in a long line to shower before work. I didn't set out last Wednesday to tie these stories together; I was following leads in search of the small dramas that play out daily, beyond the headlines, in homes that do not make the Hot Property column . I traveled the 101 and the 405, the 118 and the 210, and the stories intersected as the highways do, here in a land where all too often plans fall apart, and the daily challenge is to adapt, to endure, to survive. :: "Help!!!!" Caroline Malloy pleaded in an email to me. Her pa...

Police lights at night (generic image) (Photo: Getty Images) KALAMAZOO, MICH. - Police in Kalamazoo are looking into a shooting that injured a 25-year-old man. Sunday morning, around 3:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a man being shot at the Fox Ridge Apartments on Alamo Avenue. That's were they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police do not have any suspects in custody. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100. © 2017 WZZM-TV

See more of the story One of Lucy Elliott’s life mottos is “Make Do,” a phrase her parents often used and one that sums up her years-in-the-making effort to create a children’s activity center in south Minneapolis. The retired educator has collected old materials for crafts and projects, as well as books and toys she’s used in her jobs and raising her own family, and set them up in a renovated auto garage at E. 34th Street and 42nd Avenue S. She’s calling it Belle’s Tool Box, an homage to her mother. Once Belle’s opens in September, Elliott said she hopes parents will bring their kids there and engage with them in different crafts and activities. She’ll encourage a phone-free policy in hopes that parents will follow their kids’ leads and focus on whatever book, toy or project catches their eye. Elliott said her family’s basement, garage and backyard were formative spaces as a child, where she was always working on a project and learning new skills. She said she hopes that Belle’s can ...

AUSTIN, TX - Griffis Residential , a Denver- based multifamily investment and management firm, announced that it has acquired Talavera Apartments located in the northwest area of Austin, Texas. The 232-unit Class-A multifamily community is the firm’s third acquisition in the Austin metro area following the acquisition of a total 808 apartment units in November 2014 and January 2015. Griffis Residential now owns and manages 6, 198 apartment units in Colorado, Nevada and Texas.“Our expansion in Austin is motivated by the area’s strong technology job growth , which is helping drive apartment demand and rent growth,” said Griffis Residential Executive Chairman Ian Griffis . “As we remain open to additional opportunities in Austin, we plan to continue to expand and diversify our portfolio in areas that exhibit the positive economic forces and demographic trends that align with our investment strategy.” Effective immediately, Talavera Apartments has been renamed Griffis L...

This incredible 2 beds, 2 and a half bath hosts a building shared saltwater pool , beautiful lounge, private ninth floor views of Midtown,... Mike Carrillo · 7 hours ago on Featured Rentals

Dallas police are investigating whether a suspected armed carjacker is responsible for other crimes in a North Dallas neighborhood this month. Police arrested 21-year-old Zamondre Brown , but his alleged accomplice is still on the run. There have been more than a half- dozen armed robberies and carjackings near Interstate 635 and Skillman Road in recent weeks. Police said Brown and his accomplice pulled guns on a man at the Waterchase Apartments in the 12300 block of Plano Road and forced him to empty his pockets at gunpoint. They, then stole his red Toyota vehicle , police said. Officers later spotted the stolen car and engaged in a brief pursuit, but the car crashed at 12100 Audelia Road. Brown faces multiple charges , including aggravated robbery , but police still want to know if he is responsible for other robberies in that area this year. Chase McDonough is a victim of a recent carjacking at the Stone Ranch Apartments near I-635 and Skillman. At about 3 p.m. on Jan. 3, McDo...

When a house inspection is due, Chris is worried about a lot more than cleaning.  The 25-year-old organises a friend to look after his dog, and hides any trace of his four-legged friend: food, water bowl, leashes and toys.  He is worried if his landlord finds out about the pooch, he could be kicked out of the house he shares with three friends in Melbourne’s inner south. Strict pet bans force renters to surrender their animals, RSPCA says." /> Strict pet bans force renters to surrender their animals, RSPCA says. Photo: Robert Peet Chris, who requested anonymity, said he struggled to find a pet-friendly rental. “The rental market is so tight now that even finding a house was hard enough,” he said.  Data suggests his experience is not uncommon. An analysis of rental listings has found just five per cent of properties are marketed as pet-friendly, despite more than 60 per cent of Australian households owning a pet.  Experts say the rental sector’s hardline stance towards pets...

Whether its a first- time home purchase or otherwise, you can’t go wrong with a place like this one in Lincoln Square. There’s a lot to like here and with an asking price of $250,000, the value is tough to beat. If you’re a fan of Chicago vernacular architecture , there’s a good chance that you’ll be immediately attracted to the handsome red brick building that the unit is located in. It’s a classic multi-unit building that features large street -facing windows. And once you get inside, you’re greeted by a sunny, brightly colored apartment with a mixture of classic and contemporary touches. The floor plan is typical of your classic Chicago apartment . You’ve got a large sunroom in the very front, your living space with a fireplace, a formal dining area , your bedrooms, and the kitchen in the back. Out back you have a solid and spacious deck that’s large enough for a full dining set . Location wise, you’re just a blocks from public transit and another block or so to Lincoln shopping...

Centre Street Partners , which is comprised of three local companies — The Community Builders, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation and Urban Edge, have been selected to begin the restoration of the Mildred C. Hailey public housing apartments . Hailey Apartments , Wednesday, May 18, 2016." width="771" height="518" class="size-large wp-image-19570" /> Richard Heath Dedication of Bromley Heath as Mildred C. Hailey Apartments , Wednesday, May 18, 2016. In February the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) announced they were seeking a private developer to renovate the Jackson Square apartment complex into a mixed- income community , with a commitment to preserve all of the existing affordable housing units . “In order to meet the housing needs of all of our residents, we must think creatively to preserve our existing affordable housing stock , while developing new housing,” said Mayor Martin Walsh via a press release on August 8th. “I am pl...

visitidaho.org ST. ANTHONY, Idaho - (AP) - A 58-year-old Washington state woman died and a 67-year-old Washington state man was injured when their utility- terrain vehicle rolled over at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes in eastern Idaho. Authorities say Kimberly Bailey died in the crash on Monday and Allen Connelly sustained injuries after both were thrown from the vehicle during the rollover. Both are from Vancouver, Washington. Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries tells the Post Register that bystanders attempted live -saving measures on Bailey without success. Officials say Connelly was taken to Madison Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released. The St. Anthony Sand Dunes is a favored area for off-road enthusiasts. ___ Information from: Post Register, http://www.postregister.com (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) 8/23/2017 7:24:18 AM (GMT -7:00)

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 9 a.m. Figueroa Street , Downtown" /> Wendy Gilmartin Even before construction crews broke ground on the Orsini apartment complex back in 2001, its developers made themselves locally infamous for wriggling out of an inclusionary zoning provision that requires new residential apartment developments to contain at least 15 percent affordable units . (Attorneys on the developer's side argued the provision would cause "difficulties and hardships" by lowering the owners' cash flow.) Flash forward 11 years later (and two additional phases and two enormous additional buildings later) and the Orsini apartments at Figueroa Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue downtown are currently more than 15 percent vacant. They also host one of the hottest parking garages in town for car break-ins and petty criminal activity . Aside from its politically contentious past and crime riddled present , what makes the Orsini " apartment resort "...

A natural gas leak at the La Mirage Apartments in the Grantville area prompted resident evacuations Friday morning , officials said. According to Lee Swanson with the San Diego Fire -Rescue Department (SDFD), officials were alerted to the gas leak just after 11:30 a.m. at the very large apartment complex located at 6554 Ambrosia Dr. As of 12:20 p.m., officials said approximately 160 residents had been evacuated from their homes due to the gas leak, which caused a strong, lingering odor. Swanson said the cause of the leak is under investigation, but it appears it was caused by workers who accidentally struck a gas line. SDFD Battalion Chief Dan Froelich said the 1-inch gas line was struck by a backhoe in an area of the complex that's under construction. “The gas is being released into the air and dissipating; you can hear it,” Froelich explained . “We’ve evacuated about 160 occupants from five different complexes.” Froelich said fire crews remained on scene in case any type of ...

Residents of the Westlake Gardens & Bella Terra Apartments in White Settlement Complain of Black Mold in their apartments. They have called the apartment complex office repeatedly to no avail and have contacted the City of White Settlement Code Compliance department but they have yet to respond. Bella Terra Apartments " width="225" height="300" /> In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms , cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition. The IOM also found limited or suggestive evidence linking indoor mold exposure and respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children. Other recent studies have suggested a potential link of early mold exposure to development of asthma in some children, particularly amon...

GLEN BURNIE, MD - TGM Associates announced the acquisition of TGM Creekside Village , a 208 unit luxury apartment community sited on 8.3 acres in Glen Burnie, Maryland.  TGM Creekside Village features a stand-alone LEED Silver clubhouse which includes a 24- hour athletic club , resident Cafe Lounge , Apple computer bar , outdoor swimming pool , fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen. The community was constructed in 2014, and offers spacious one, two and three bedroom apartment homes with an average square footage of almost 1,000 feet.  45% of the apartment homes have granite countertops and tile backsplashes.   TGM Creekside Village represents one of the highest quality multifamily assets in in the heart of the Baltimore-Washington corridor.  The Baltimore Metro chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC Baltimore) recently recognized Creekside Village with the award for Excellence in Construction in the category of new project over $10 million.  The ABC Baltim...

After 144 years on sprawling grounds just outside Decatur, the United Methodist Children ’s Home is moving to a modest, single- story office complex in Tucker at 1967 Lakeside Parkway, Building 400, former site of the Cordon Bleu culinary school . The 50, 000 square foot structure will include office space for the home’s 60- person administrative staff and several hundred who volunteer every month. About 15,000 square feet will be carved out for the flea market, a UMCH fundraising staple since the 1940s. Perhaps the institution’s most profound symbol, a century-and-a-half old farm bell weighing 400 pounds and once owned by Coca Cola’s Asa Candler, will reside in the new building’s lobby. The home was founded as a non profit in Norcross in 1871 to establish a home and farm for children orphaned by the Civil War. It moved to the current site in 1873, originally 226 acres and costing $6,000. MORE DEKALB: Funky, midcentury DeKalb area is now a ‘ national historic place ’ The design...

Two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development top management representatives from the Birmingham, Ala., field office spent Tuesday afternoon listening to residents’ concerns at a Phenix City low - income apartment complex . Their site visit to Stonewood Apartments off 28th Avenue was sparked by a video posted to YouTube last month that shows a former resident manager berating , cursing and threatening to evict a handicapped tenant who was complaining about a faulty refrigerator. HUD Program Center Director Donna Crane and Chief Project Manager for Multifamily Housing Jalon Rush - Carter began meeting with residents during the lunch hour. They declined to comment, but said this was not a scheduled visit. The HUD representatives referred all questions to the Birmingham office , which did not respond Tuesday to an email seeking comment . The HUD investigation into the management of Stonewood, which has 50 federally- subsidized serving elderly and handicapped residents , ...

Colorado Park Apartments – 1141 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 PALO ALTO, Calif. – On August 17, 2017, Palo Alto Mayor Greg Scharff , City Council Members , and other local leaders gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of Colorado Park Apartments , an affordable residential rental community developed by Palo Alto Housing (PAH).   “The City of Palo Alto is proud to be a longstanding partner of Palo Alto Housing ,” said Mayor Scharff. “Preserving and renovating high- quality affordable housing , like Colorado Park, helps ensure that Palo Alto continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family.” The City of Palo Alto was also a partner in the original construction of Colorado Park in the early ‘70s. Colorado Park Apartments is a seven-building, 60- unit garden walk -up complex originally constructed in 1972 by PAH. The property has a diverse unit mix with eight one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom, and six four- bedroom apartments . The latter two...

News »  Deluxe Suite tour at the Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi Published: 23/08/2017 - Filed under: Home » News » [embedded content] Deluxe Suite tour at the Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi Credit: Freddy Sherman Amidst the crazy energy of Tokyo, right in the heart of the city next to Tokyo Station, Four Seasons has a beautiful boutique luxury hotel . I say boutique because the Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi as it's known, (Marunouchi is the name of the neighborhood) only has 57 rooms and suites. That makes it the smallest Four Seasons property in the world. The small size means the guest-to-staff ratio is quite high and that warm, personal service makes you feel like you're in your own luxurious Tokyo apartment . Here's a tour of one of the luxury hotel's Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites, a trainspotter's dream with views over Tokyo Station and its arriving and departing bullet trains .  Deluxe Suite tour at the Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi" widt...