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November 21, 2010

November 19, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ypsilanti, MI - McKinley is pleased to announce the promotion of Will Epps to Community Manager of Aspen Chase Apartments located on Golfside Road in Ypsilanti, MI. Will joined the McKinley team in 2003 and is being promoted from the position of Senior Sales Associate. Aspen Chase is a pet friendly community of one and two bedroom apartment homes located adjacent to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and Washtenaw Community College.

Will Epps is a McKinley hero. He not only understands and lives our core purpose, he emboldens it. He deepens what it means to "be McKinley" with the passion and caring for people he brings with him to work every single day. Having him lead Aspen Chase, the single largest community in our owned residential real estate portfolio that we own, is a sincere honor, stated Albert L. Berriz, VP/Director of Residential Sales and Marketing.

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November 21, 2010

Date: November 18, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ann Arbor, MI McKinley is pleased to announce the finalization of another lease at McKinley Technology Centre. CareEvolution, www.careevolution.com, a valued current tenant and healthcare technology company, has expanded into an additional 2,786 square feet, including the newly transitioned office space on the northwest side of the building.

We greatly value our relationship with CareEvolution and are pleased their ongoing success has led to this recent expansion.

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November 21, 2010

Date: November 18, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ann Arbor, MI McKinley is pleased to announce the opening of FlatTop Grill, www.flattopgrill.com, at the Huron Village Shopping Center in Ann Arbor, MI. As Flat Out Crazy Restaurant Groups 15th restaurant, specializing in custom stir-fry, it held its grand opening as a part of a national expansion on November 15th, 2010 in the former American Fitness space.

We are thrilled that FlatTop Grill chose Ann Arbor for its newest location and extend our warmest welcome to the Huron Village Shopping Center.

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November 20, 2010

November 18, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ann Arbor, MI - McKinley is proud to announce the promotion of Kelly McLaughlin to Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, Albert M. Berriz. Before joining McKinley, Kelly worked for several years for the City of Ann Arbor in the Parks and Recreation Department. Kelly earned her Bachelors Degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Resources from Michigan State University. She is currently pursuing an MPA from Eastern Michigan University.

In her short time with McKinley, Kelly has impressed me with her hard work, intelligence, positive attitude and common sense. She is a very solid addition to our team. states Albert M. Berriz, Chief Executive Officer, McKinley, Inc.

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November 17, 2010

November 18, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McKinley is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Petee to Senior Maintenance Supervisor. Greg is currently responsible for the McKinley Towne Centre and has raised the level of building maintenance to new heights.

In his new role, Greg will be responsible for additional Michigan assets and supervising maintenance team members. His leadership and mentoring skills will be invaluable to those teammates.

Not only are Gregs maintenance abilities fantastic, his customer service skills are second to none. Im very proud of all that Greg has accomplished he is a tremendous asset to the Commercial Team, stated Jeff Holman, Vice President of Property Management-Midwest.

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November 7, 2010

November 5, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McKinley has just signed leases for two tenants at the McKinley Technology Centre. Our newest tenants are: Vis--vis Skin Spa, a massage therapy and skin esthetician spa, Suite 170, with 711 Sq. Ft.; and Tranquil Being, a massage therapy clinic, Suite 185, with 723 Sq. Ft.

Tranquil Being, currently located in the A2 Yoga & Wellness Studio, will relocate November 12 and Sharon Lawlor, its owner, is excited about her new space at the McKinley Technology Centre. Vis--vis was formerly associated with Kikut Hair Studio in Ann Arbor, and owner Melissa Mueller found the Technology Centre to be the perfect solution to her space needs; near downtown, parking on-site, and a unique setting.

McKinley welcomes Sharon Lawlor and Melissa Mueller to the McKinley Technology Centre and wish them both success!

McKinley Technology Centre is located on 1st and Miller, and is filling up quickly there are only two vacant suits left!

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November 3, 2010

November, 4, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McKinley is pleased to announce its appointment as Property Manager for a 31,000 Sq Ft commercial building in Pontiac, Michigan. I am confident that by applying our experience and expertise, our team will be able to create value for the stakeholders, states Matt Mason, Senior Vice President, Commercial Client Services.

The property is a 31,000 Sq Ft industrial and commercial building, and is currently occupied by the Detroit Free Press.

For more information on McKinleys Commercial Client Services and Property Management, please contact Matthew D. Mason at 734-769-8520 x267.

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November 2, 2010

November 2, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McKinley, thanks to a strong partnership with Ernie Katai and his team at Berkadia, is pleased to announce the closing of a $30,580,000 loan with the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Glencoe Hills apartments, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ken Polsinelli, Chief Real Estate Officer:

This important loan reflects the significant investment that McKinley continues to make in its communities. McKinley's long-term investment in our people and in our real estate, in combination withour passionate commitment to "WOWing" our customers, enabled our team to excel and to take advantage of this opportunity. We are thrilled with this display of confidence by the capital markets, particularly in these difficult times, and we are even more pleased that this result will allow us to provide for our team members and customers in Washtenaw County.

Jim Willett, Treasurer:

"The Glencoe Hills loan is a first step in a series of transactions that begins to position our owned assets with long term financing while lowering the overall cost of capital and debt service. The thirty-five year term is a perfect match for our long term investments in apartment communities and allows for flexibility in the future on refinancing. The effective execution by Berkadia and an internal team across disciplines within McKinley made the delivery flawless on this $30,588,000 loan."

Albert M. Berriz

"We cherish our long term partnership with Ernie and his team at Berkadia and our good friends at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This transaction is an important element in our very favorable positioning of our balance sheet for the long term"

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November 2, 2010

November 2, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norfolk, VA DEALS, a bargain-hunter store acquired by Dollar Tree in 2006, opened its doors on Friday, October, 29thto a filled parking lot at the McKinley JANAF Shopping Yard in Norfolk, VA. The grand opening of their new flagship store is one of over 150 stores located in malls around the country. The new bargain store location will serve as a model for future DEALS locations.

McKinley renovated the existing Dollar Tree store, expanding the commercial space by 8,375 square feet to make the new DEALS store 19,599 square feet. McKinley also added a new faade to create a fresh new look.

The Dollar Tree executives were pleased with the final product and the grand opening of their new flagship store. In an email to Joel Evans, the Regional Director of Leasing for McKinley at the JANAF Shopping Yard, Doug Webb of Dollar Tree noted, I appreciate your hard work and results more than you know, Joel.

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November 2, 2010

November 2, 2010

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McKinley is pleased to announce the successful disposition of Pine Circle townhomes on behalf of our client. Pine Circle is a 56 unit community located in Grand Rapids, MI. McKinley managed the property since September, 2009.

Albert M. Berriz, McKinley CEO:

I am once again excited to announce the successful Mckinley disposition of Pine Circle today for our client. We are extremely pleased with this outcome for our client.

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