Diana Firtea is an associate editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She has been with the company for almost four years and joined the CPE-MHN team in 2022. Diana writes stories on different topics, mainly focusing on the affordable, senior, office and retail markets. You can reach out to her at diana.firtea@cpe-mhn.com.

7190 Optima Kierland. Image courtesy of Optima

Optima Opens Scottsdale Tower

The building represents the project’s fifth and final phase.

Chris Hartmire Plaza rendering. Image courtesy of Cesar Chavez Foundation

Cesar Chavez Foundation Breaks Ground on LA-Area Affordable Housing

When complete, the community will cater to low-income families and homeless veterans.

The Park at Auburn. Image courtesy of Gantry

Gantry Secures $12M Refi for Affordable Housing Community

The owner obtained the financing through Fannie Mae.

Aria. Image courtesy of Institutional Property Advisors

Seattle Community Changes Hands for $47M

The suburban property came online in 2021.

Solaire at Scottsdale. Image courtesy of Gantry

29th Street Capital Buys Phoenix Asset for $28M

Gantry secured an acquisition loan for the buyer.

1872 Newbury Road rendering. Image courtesy of MBK Rental Living

MBK Buys Site for LA-Area Community

The mixed-income property will include both luxury and affordable units.

Rivers Senior. Image courtesy of Avanath Capital Management

Avanath Buys Sacramento Affordable Senior Community

St. Anton Capital sold the property for $19 million.

The Iris. Image courtesy of JLL Capital Markets

VareCo Secures $55M Refi for Denver Community

The Iris underwent renovations last year.

Image by Harry Gillen via Unsplash.com

BLDG Secures $425M for Queens Mixed-Use Development

The 69-story skyscraper will comprise 800-plus residential units.

Image by Bailey Alexander via Unsplash.com

Affirmed Housing Opens Los Angeles Affordable Supportive Housing

The $30 million development provides housing for formerly homeless individuals.