Change in Renter Habits Emerging with Change in Economy
Chicago–As the economy inches toward some semblance of health, new trends are emerging among the renter population, including a lot of renters planning to move.
Ground Breaks on Low-Income and Veterans Affordable Housing in N.J.
Newark, N.J.–Work has gotten underway on the Newark Clinton Avenue Homes, a project that will bring 56 affordable housing apartments for low-income and veteran families in Newark, N.J.’s South Ward.
Pension Fund Manager to Help Create 635 Union Jobs Via $50M Investment
Minneapolis–The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust continues to aid the creation of construction jobs and support affordable housing with a recent $50 million investment in a Minneapolis multifamily rehabilitation project.
JV Snaps Up Distressed Condo Development in Daytona
Daytona Beach, Fla.–Tarpon Partners and Glenmont Capital Management has bought up the units of Marina Grande on the Halifax at a discount, taking advantage of Florida’s wounded condo market.
The Siegel Group Snaps Up 18 Multifamily Properties for Renovation in Las Vegas
Las Vegas–The Siegel Group Nevada Inc. continues to capitalize on the opportunities presented by foreclosures with the recent acquisition of 18 Class B and C apartment properties in Las Vegas from a private seller. At $1.8 million, the purchase price for the 78-unit portfolio was deeply discounted and well below replacement cost.
Impending Panama Canal Expansion to Increase Need for Miami Multifamily Housing–Maybe
Miami–Expansion of the Panama Canal is on track to reach completion in 2014 and Miami, with its port being the closest U.S. port to the Canal, could benefit from thousands of new jobs that would need to be created due to the rise in shipping activity, and those added jobs would spur an increase in demand for multifamily housing.
Development Team Chosen for Biggest NYC Affordable Housing Project in 40 Years
New York–The Hunter’s Point development will encompass 5,000 new housing units–75 percent of which will be reserved for low-, moderate- and middle-income families.
Bozzuto Kicks Off 121-Unit Suburban Baltimore Townhome Project
Towson, Md.–Bozzuto Homes prepares to bring 121 new for-sale townhomes to Towson with Towson Green, a $40 million residential development outside of Baltimore.
MBTA Vote Paves the Way for Big TOD Project in Suburban Boston
Somerville, Mass.–MBTA’s recent vote in favor of a new Orange Line T station marks a big step forward for a massive mixed-use, transit-oriented development in Somerville.
Bovis Lend Lease Tapped to Build Mixed-Use TOD in Maryland
Odenton, Md.–The Village at Odenton Station, a 400,000 square-foot mixed-use residential project near Baltimore and D.C., moves closer towards realization.