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

Exterior shot depicting one of the multifamily properties that back up the debt to be securitized by Benefit Street Real Estate Partners into CRE CLO.

Benefit Street Partners on Track for $1.2B CRE CLO

This marks the company’s 18th such deal since 2015.

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What’s Next for AI in Affordable Housing?

Solving a substantial AI challenge across the sector may unlock significant growth prospects, according to a new survey.

Drone shot depicting VAYA on Axia, a multifamily property in Chula Vista, Calif.

Ryan Cos. JV Opens San Diego-Area Property

This is the developer’s second project within a local master-planned community.

Exterior shot depicting Parkside Residences, a multifamily tower in downtown Houston.

Exclusive: Daiwa, Trammell Crow Close Downtown Houston Deal

The companies regularly team up for construction projects.

Exterior shot depicting one of the multifamily buildings within Arrowhead Summit, a multifamily property in Glendale, Ariz., sold by Blackstone to NALS Apartment Homes.

Blackstone Sells Phoenix-Area Asset at a Discount

The asset still commanded a price north of $100 million.

Exterior rendering featuring The 360, a multifamily project in The Bronx, N.Y.

Shorewood JV Lines Up $130M for Bronx Project

The community is slated to come online in two years.

Exterior shot featuring one of Adair Onion Creek's buildings in Austin, Texas.

Exclusive: Cortland Sells 276-Unit Austin Asset

The property debuted a decade ago.

Drone shot featuring several manufactured housing communities.

RHP Properties JV Lands $830M for Manufactured Housing Portfolio

The collateral consists of a 36-asset collection.

Exterior shot depicting one of the 13 buildings that make up Courtney Meadows, a multifamily community in Jacksonville, Fla.

Blackstone Unit JV Sells 2 Sun Belt Assets

Both properties are in supply-heavy markets.

Exterior shot featuring Los Angeles' skyline at sunset.

LA Agency Greenlights $102M for Affordable Projects

The funding will serve 10 communities totaling 566 units.