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.

Exterior of the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford, Conn., where owner Centennial is proposing to build up to 300 units of multifamily housing. Image courtesy of Centennial

When Multifamily Makes More Sense for a Mall Than Retail

Shopping mall owners in Connecticut and Florida are the latest to plan multifamily housing for their properties.

A rendering of the clubhouse at Katy Apartments in Katy, Texas, a 324-unit multifamily community with market-rate and income-restricted rental units, being developed by AMCAL Equities LLC.

HUD 221(d)(4) Financing Girds Workforce Housing Projects

This “consistent and stable” loan product is sustaining developers while some funding sources take a pause.

What the Presidential Election Means for Multifamily

Multi-Housing News looks at the issues in the upcoming presidential race that are top of mind for apartment executives.

CA Ventures to Manage North Carolina Student Housing Property

The company was selected by Dewitt Carolinas to manage the 804-bed Jolly Roger when it opens in Greenville next August.

Cypress Real Estate Advisors JV Lands $67M Loan for Denver Development

Pacific Western Bank provided the construction financing for The Cameron, a 361-unit luxury project.

Sovereign Properties Lands $49M Refi for Texas Apartments

Asia Capital Real Estate provided the loan for the 306-unit Millennium at Hometown in North Richland Hills.

IRET Expands Denver Holdings with $145M Purchase

The firm acquired a 465-unit luxury community in Thornton, Colo., with proceeds from the recent sale of a portfolio in North Dakota.

Praedium Group Adds to Arizona Holdings

The real estate investment firm purchased the 385-unit Liv North Valley in Phoenix for $90 million.

Buchanan Street Partners Makes $74M Colorado Purchase

Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller of The Vibe, a 276-unit community in Fort Collins, Colo.

Bellwether Enterprise Closes 4 Affordable Housing Loans

The financing totaled $94 million and will help construct and preserve 719 units in Texas and New York City.