Evelyn is a creative writer covering commercial real estate trends and insights in the U.S. Evelyn was previously a senior associate editor at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. She has an academic background in Journalism and Irish Studies. Evelyn has been covering the CRE industry since 2017. Reach her via email.

CIM Group Completes 2 LA Communities

CIM Group has finished the development of a 50-unit development in Silver Lake near East Hollywood. The firm also delivered Elevate, the second phase of a three-phase development in West Los Angeles.

Calvera Partners Expands Value-Add Portfolio

The company has acquired a vintage property in Alameda, Calif. The acquisition is part of its strategic investment plan to reposition old buildings.

San Mateo Community Sells for $26M

Marcus & Millichap’s Levin Johnston arranged the sale of the 38-unit property located within two miles of downtown.

Tides Equities Buys AZ Property for $40M

Berkadia arranged the sale of the 488-unit garden-style community located in Phoenix, approximately 10 miles from downtown. The brokerage firm represented the seller in the transaction.

JLL Income Property Trust Grows Portfolio

The company paid $81.8 million for a 280-unit luxury asset located in Bothell, Wash., a Seattle suburb. The acquisition brings the company’s aggregate apartment allocation to more than $820 million.

California Community Receives $12M Refi

CBRE’s San Diego office arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through Fannie Mae, on behalf of the borrower, United Development Group.

CA Property Sells for $17M

The Mogharebi Group arranged the transaction and represented both parties in the sale of a 196-unit community located in Kerman.

Gemdale, Blake|Griggs Break Ground on Berkeley Community

The joint venture has started the construction of Blake Street Apartments, an 84-unit transit-oriented development located near the city’s downtown.

ACI Facilitates Sale of Sacramento Property

Senior Associate Doug Taber brokered the $4 million sale on behalf of the seller. The buyer was self-represented in the deal.

CAPREIT Buys Community for $70M

The firm has added to its Canadian portfolio Willoughby Walk, a 191-unit newly constructed property located in Langley, British Columbia.