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POTTERY BARN TEEN LAUNCHES NEW EXPANDED DORM COLLECTION WITH ENHANCED DIGITAL TOOLS AND NEW CONVENIENT DESIGN AND SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Available exclusively at Pottery Barn Teen, customers can now shop the largest dorm collection to date online, in-store and on the Pottery Barn Teen mobile app just in time for the upcoming school season.

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  • Available exclusively at Pottery Barn Teen, customers can now shop the largest dorm collection to date online, in-store and on the Pottery Barn Teen mobile app just in time for the upcoming school season.
  • Dorm Design Services: Pottery Barn Teen now offers free Dorm Design Services for anyone in need of assistance with how to design a dorm room, or for support in selecting the best dorm essentials.
  • “With the launch of our new digital functionalities and services, we are proud to offer our customers an enhanced dorm shopping experience from start to finish.”
    To learn more about Pottery Barn Teen’s dorm assortment, visit www.pbdorm.com or a Pottery Barn Teen store.
  • Select Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids retail stores will feature a curated “Dorm Shop” starting in late spring 2024.

KBRA Assigns AAA Rating with Stable Outlook to Dormitory Authority of the State of New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds (General Purpose) Series 2024A-1 (Tax-Exempt), Series 2024A-2 (Tax-Exempt), and Series 2024B (Federally Taxable)

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Monday, March 11, 2024

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds (General Purpose): Series 2024A-1(Tax-Exempt); Series 2024A-2 (Tax-Exempt); and, Series 2024B (Federally Taxable).

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  • KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds (General Purpose): Series 2024A-1(Tax-Exempt); Series 2024A-2 (Tax-Exempt); and, Series 2024B (Federally Taxable).
  • The rating was assigned because of the following key credit considerations:
    RBTF Receipts provide ample historical and projected coverage of maximum annual debt service.
  • A strong 2.0x additional bonds test, as well as the importance of residual PIT revenues to fund operations, mitigate against overleveraging.
  • Financing agreement payments are subject to annual appropriation and executory only to the extent of amounts available in the RBTF.

Global Real Estate Leaders Prioritize Health to Drive Value, Improve ESG Performance, & Mitigate Risk from Climate Change

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Friday, March 22, 2024

NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitwel, the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all, proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Best in Building Health Awards today. This prestigious annual recognition honors the most innovative real estate companies and individuals setting the standard for health and wellbeing in the built environment across the globe, leveraging the trusted Fitwel Standard to enhance quality of life and drive value through design and operational excellence.

Key Points: 
  • "This year's winners are true champions exemplifying Fitwel's global reach of bringing building health to all.
  • Fitwel is empowering industry leaders to implement a framework that prioritizes stakeholder health and well-being, improves ESG performance, future-proofs asset value, and mitigates risk," said Joanna Frank, President & CEO of Fitwel.
  • The Standard, now providing 100% portfolio coverage, reflects the latest research on health, climate change, and value, positioning Fitwel as a catalyst for industry-wide change."
  • Below is the full list of 2024 Best in Building Health winners, which can also be found here .

Global Real Estate Leaders Prioritize Health to Drive Value, Improve ESG Performance, & Mitigate Risk from Climate Change

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitwel, the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all, proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Best in Building Health Awards today. This prestigious annual recognition honors the most innovative real estate companies and individuals setting the standard for health and wellbeing in the built environment across the globe, leveraging the trusted Fitwel Standard to enhance quality of life and drive value through design and operational excellence.

Key Points: 
  • "This year's winners are true champions exemplifying Fitwel's global reach of bringing building health to all.
  • Fitwel is empowering industry leaders to implement a framework that prioritizes stakeholder health and well-being, improves ESG performance, future-proofs asset value, and mitigates risk," said Joanna Frank, President & CEO of Fitwel.
  • The Standard, now providing 100% portfolio coverage, reflects the latest research on health, climate change, and value, positioning Fitwel as a catalyst for industry-wide change."
  • Below is the full list of 2024 Best in Building Health winners, which can also be found here .

Celebrating Growth and Innovation on Leap Day 2024, Leap now is partnered with over 3M homes in the US and the UK

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leap Insurance Agency, the leading provider of innovative occupancy and risk management solutions for the rental housing market, is celebrating its remarkable journey of growth and innovation on Leap Day. Since its inception in 2018, Leap has experienced an extraordinary evolution, expanding its suite of services and solidifying its status as a trusted partner for landlords, property managers, and renters nationwide. Leap will insure more than 80,000 residential leases in 2024, a testament to its innovative approach to embedded insurance products. With partnerships extending to over 3 million units in the US and UK, Leap's footprint in the rental housing market is both expansive and influential.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leap Insurance Agency, the leading provider of innovative occupancy and risk management solutions for the rental housing market, is celebrating its remarkable journey of growth and innovation on Leap Day.
  • Leap will insure more than 80,000 residential leases in 2024, a testament to its innovative approach to embedded insurance products.
  • Leap will insure more than 80,000 residents in 2024, a testament to its innovative approach to embedded insurance products.
  • "Our success is a testament to our team's hard work and innovation, and the trust our landlord partners place in us."

Greystone Gains Volume and Market Share in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Multifamily Lending in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced it gained both volume and market share in the Agency lending sector during 2023, achieving an overall #4 ranking for both Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) loans and Freddie Mac Optigo® loans with $7.7 billion in total volume. Individually, Greystone ranked #3 as an overall Fannie Mae lender in 2023, and #6 for Freddie Mac lenders. Despite the market experiencing lower commercial loan volume overall in 2023, Greystone increased its combined Agency loan volume by 14% year-over-year. The rankings are based on recently-released public data on 2023 lending volume from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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  • Individually, Greystone ranked #3 as an overall Fannie Mae lender in 2023, and #6 for Freddie Mac lenders.
  • Despite the market experiencing lower commercial loan volume overall in 2023, Greystone increased its combined Agency loan volume by 14% year-over-year.
  • The rankings are based on recently-released public data on 2023 lending volume from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac .
  • Through its work with Freddie Mac, Greystone ranked #2 overall for lending volume dedicated to Affordable Housing, as well as #2 overall for Freddie Mac’s Small Balance Loan program.

Fannie Mae Multifamily Closes 2023 With More than $52 Billion in Volume

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) provided more than $52 billion in financing to support the multifamily market in 2023, the company announced today. Fannie Mae has expanded access to affordable housing for those who need it most through its Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) platform, in addition to committing approximately $4 billion in net equity to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investments since re-entering the space in 2018.

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  • "We are extremely proud of what we and our DUS lenders accomplished in 2023, and we continue to see our work have a positive impact in communities across the country," said Michele Evans, Executive Vice President and Head of Multifamily, Fannie Mae.
  • Fannie Mae provided significant liquidity across key housing segments in 2023, including $8.5 billion in Structured Transactions, $7.5 billion in Green Financing, and $6.6 billion in Multifamily Affordable Housing.
  • The company also saw a 29% year-over-year gain in its Manufactured Housing Communities loan production, up from $2.7 billion in 2022 to $3.5 billion in 2023.
  • Also listed below are the Top Lender rankings for highest volumes in 2023 for Multifamily Affordable Housing, Structured Transactions, Green Financing, Small Loans, Manufactured Housing Communities, Seniors Housing, and Student Housing.

Upstreman’s Customer-Centric Black Friday Extravaganza - Mini Fridges for Every Space

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Monday, November 13, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231113365590/en/
    Upstreman’s Customer-Centric Black Friday Extravaganza - Mini Fridges for Every Space (Graphic: Business Wire)
    - Upstreman BR321 3.2 Cu.ft Mini Fridge (Single Door) - The Dorm Essential: Remember your cramped college dorm room when you wished for a chilled drink without walking down the hallway in the middle of the night?
  • - Upstreman FR17 1.7 Cu.ft Mini Fridge (Single Door) - A Quiet Office Companion: Envision your serene office space, where a mini fridge can make all the difference.
  • With capacities rivaling a grocery bag, adjustable temperature settings, and whisper-quiet operation, these fridges transform your dorm rooms, office spaces, and cozy apartments.
  • Don’t miss the chance to make your daily life more efficient and enjoyable with Upstreman’s mini fridges during this exciting Black Friday season with unprecedented discounts of up to 43%!

E-commerce Pioneer Roy Rubin of Magento Talks Success and Strategy on DCKAP's Driven Podcast

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On DCKAP's Driven podcast, Roy Rubin, Co-Founder and former CEO of Magento and founding partner of R-Squared Ventures, shared his insights on founding Magento, running a venture capital firm, and lessons he's learned as an entrepreneur. Magento, now operating as Adobe Commerce, has had of hundreds of thousands of online stores in the created on the e-commerce platform.

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  • Magento, now operating as Adobe Commerce, has had of hundreds of thousands of online stores in the created on the e-commerce platform.
  • Magento later became an independent company by owner Permira private equity fund and then was acquired by Adobe for $1.68 billion.
  • A recurring theme in Rubin's career from his years at Magento and today at R-Squared Ventures is getting out of the way.
  • At both Magento and R-Squared Ventures, Rubin hires great talent, then empowers these strong leaders to create opportunities.

EY Announces Swapnil Agarwal of Nitya Capital as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Finalist

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Swapnil Agarwal, founder and CEO of Nitya Capital, as the national finalist for 2023 Entrepreneur Of The Year®.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Swapnil Agarwal, founder and CEO of Nitya Capital, as the national finalist for 2023 Entrepreneur Of The Year®.
  • Now in its 37th year, it is celebrated as one of the most respected business award programs in the world.
  • Swapnil Agarwal was selected by a panel of independent judges made up of entrepreneurs and other notable business leaders from across the US.
  • "I'm deeply honored to be among the 49 National finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year®.