Alex is a senior editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive who has more than a decade of experience in the industry. Mainly focused on data-driven exploits, he works with Yardi Matrix and CommercialEdge to provide insights into the real estate market.

Veranda at RiverPark Edges Community Closer to Completion

Presidio Residential Capital-funded community for KHOV breaks ground in Oxnard.

Development Slate: Amazon Makes Changes to Denny Triangle Spheres, GIS Rekindles Hotel-Condo Project and Belltown Site Trade Hands

Recent news regarding a number of new or resurrected projects have energized an already exciting development scene as Seattle is seeing large projects continue to take the stage in its downtown area. As Amazon continues to modify its artsy spheres, two high-rise projects promise to make their mark on the city’s skyline, as a mixed-use tower project emerged from the shadow of the economic downturn, and a brand new project might be on its way in Belltown after a development site recently traded hands.

French Open Stays Put as Roland Garros Expansion and Renovation Finally Back on Track

According to recent reports, one of the most important sports venues in the world is set for a massive expansion and renovation process after Parisian authorities have lifted the suspension on a plan set to breathe new life into Roland Garros.

Metro Salt Lake City M-F Market Keeps Gathering Steam: Cushman & Wakefield

The city’s apartment market is rarely taken to the forefront of real estate news but Cushman & Wakefield’s annual Apartment Market Report has shed some light on the state of Salt Lake City’s residential market. The report contains important information regarding apartment vacancy and rental stats, while also including a positive projection for 2014. The real estate company focused on mid to large apartment communities in Salt Lake County.

It’s All About the Bandwidth

Fresh challenges are forcing new ways of thinking about telecom delivery.

Economy Watch: Downswing in Apartment Construction

The Census Bureau reported that housing starts came in at an annualized rate of 836,000 in June, or 9.9 percent below the May total of 928,000.

TODAY’S DEALS: Meridian Clinches $230M Acquisition Financing Deal for Steinway Hall in NYC

Meridian Capital Group LLC negotiates $230 million in acquisition financing; HFF arranges $46 million for two Texas acquisitions; and RADCO acquires its third Midwest asset in 90 days.

Robert E. Hart and Guardian Launch TruAmerica Multifamily

Robert E. Hart, former president of Kennedy Wilson Multifamily Management Group, today announced he is launching an investment firm focused on acquiring, managing and rehabilitating Class B or better multifamily housing in the Western United States.

Builder Confidence Rises Six Points in July

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose six points to 57 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July.

Robert Russell Joins Greystone as Head of CMBS Production and Managing Director of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Originations

Greystone, a leading national provider of multifamily and healthcare mortgage loans, today announced it has appointed Robert Russell as the head of CMBS Production and managing director for the firm’s Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac platform.