Kalinoski has been a contributing writer to Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News since 2010 and previously wrote for three years for Commercial Property News. Gail has been a freelance writer and editor for more than 20 years, contributing to daily websites, magazines, weekly business newspapers, market intelligence newsletters, research reports, monthly B-to-B and consumer magazines. Earlier in her career, Gail worked for Gannett Corp. as an editor and reporter for 15 years. Gail has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pace University.

The Tuesday rally where Mayor Mamdani unveiled a 112-page plan dubbed "Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era. The initiative calls for creating and preserving 400,000 units of affordable housing over the next decade.

Unpacking Mamdani’s New Housing Plan

We take a closer look at the recently unveiled initiative’s ambitious proposals.

A photo of Varsity House Apartments, a 708-bed student housing community serving the University of Oklahoma-Norman

Scion, Ares JV Acquires Student Housing Portfolio for $910M

The transaction is the largest in the asset class to take place this year.

Aerial view of affordable housing community in Beaverton, Oregon. Several dozen three-story strucures with light gray roofs, against a background of trees turning fall colors and a low-lying mountain

National Equity Fund Buys 165-Asset Affordable Portfolio

The properties are located in 32 states and Washington, D.C.

Exterior rendering of Williamsburg Wharf development

Naftali JV Secures $374M Refi in Brooklyn

The funding is for the first phase of a luxury condo and rental development.

Scott Turner testifies before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 21.

How the New Fed Chair Could Affect Policy, Multifamily Investing

Industry executives on the implications for lending and deal velocity.

A rendering of River's Edge, a 260-unit luxury senior living development that will be New York City's first life plan community, or continuing care retirement community.

RiverSpring Living Begins Development of NYC’s 1st Senior Life Plan Community

The developer secured more than $630 million in financing for the project.

A photo of Ladd Tower, a 23-story, 332-unit Class A tower in downtown Portland, Ore., acquired by a joint venture of Guardian and PCCP for $63 million.

Guardian JV Acquires Portland Tower for $63M

These buyers are planning a number of upgrades for the transit-oriented property.

A photo of Inscription West Palm Beach, a 191-unit luxury high-rise property in West Palm Beach, Fla., developed and owned by ECI Group.

ECI, ApexOne Launch $500M Multifamily Fund

The fund will acquire multifamily assets in the Sun Belt, Midwest and Mountain West.

A photo of Markley + Main, a 277-unit apartment community in Greenville, S.C. being developed by Peakline and joint venture partner SunCap Property Group. The investment was made through its Peakline Real Estate Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund III.

Peakline Launches $1.3B Opportunity Zone Fund

The program will take advantage of changes to the program made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A photo of Albion Lawrenceville, a six-story, 267-unit luxury multifamily property that includes the restoration of a former firehouse for use as retail space.

Albion Residential Completes Pittsburgh Adaptive Reuse Project

The project included the restoration of a 19th-century firehouse.