Claudiu Tiganescu is an Associate Editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. With a Bachelor's in English, a minor in Norwegian, and a Master's in linguistics, Claudiu is your go-to source for the latest commercial real estate news, particularly in the affordable, single-family rental, conversions and industrial sectors.
You may reach him at claudiu.tiganescu@cpe-mhn.com

Rendering of Estrella Springs, a hospitality-to-affordable housing conversion in Santa Ana, Calif.

Jamboree Wraps Up SoCal Hotel-to-Affordable Conversion

Estrella Springs serves formerly homeless veterans and residents with a mental health condition.

Rendering of The Pearl in Staten Island, N.Y.

BFC Partners Opens $151M Staten Island Affordable Community

Half of the property’s units cater to formerly homeless seniors.

Shot of Moderne at Rocking K's amenity package. The property is in Vail, Ariz.

Moderne Lands Refi for Arizona BTR Community

Calmwater Capital originated the debt.

Rendering of Artwalk Towers' first phase. The community will rise in Jersey City, N.J.

Kushner Scores $175M Loan for Jersey City Tower

The developer aims to complete the first phase by 2027.

Exterior shot of one of the buildings comprising the 408-unit community Amira at Wesly in Tampa, Fla.

Bluerock Pays $103M for Tampa Community

The seller added 48 units to the property last year.

Outside shot of The Parker, a luxury condominium property that will neighbor the affordable tower.

JV Lands $153M for Affordable Project in Boston

Nixon Peabody represented the partnership.

Exterior shot of Parkside Apartments, a 644-unit, luxury community in Redmond, Wash.

Lakevision Capital Pays $286M for Greater Seattle Community

This transaction marks the largest deal in the metro so far this year.

Exterior shot of Vue At 3600's amenity package. The community is in Richmond, Calif.

Step Up Housing Pays $47M For San Fran-Area Affordable Asset

Sack Capital Partners alongside Align Finance Partners assembled the purchase’s financing.

Rendering of Medley, an upcoming mixed-use development in Johns Creek, Ga.

Toro JV Lands $560M for Atlanta Mixed-Use Project

The funds cover the development’s first phase, which will include 375 units.

Exterior shot of The Derby, an affordable community in Madison, Wis.

Lincoln Avenue Completes Affordable Wisconsin Community

The property will cater to residents earning 30 to 60 percent of AMI, with a preference given to veterans.