Holly Dutton is a Senior Editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She joined CPE and MHN in 2018 and has reported on the real estate sector since 2012. She was previously with Real Estate Weekly and the Houston Chronicle. Connect with her on twitter: @HollyDutton

Marquette Cos., DRA Advisors Buy Chicago-Area Asset

The joint venture acquired the 558-unit community in Westmont, Ill. The seller was Long Wharf Capital LLC.

Praedium Group Acquires Nashville Community

The investment firm purchased Novel Bellevue, part of the newly opened, 1 million-square-foot One Bellevue Place mixed-use development. The seller was Crescent Communities.

Portland Tower Receives $97M Loan

The 348-unit rental community taking shape in the heart of the city’s CBD is being developed by Alamo Manhattan. HFF arranged the financing on behalf of the developer.

Southern Portfolio Secures $11M Financing

The communities, totaling 280 units in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Georgia, received Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae funding through Arbor Realty Trust.

How to Build Multifamily in Today’s Market

In an exclusive podcast, Pat Jackson, CEO of Sabal Capital Partners, talks about what led to the nation’s housing crisis, how preferences have changed, and the programs available for multifamily developers.

MA Passes Law to Tax, Regulate Short-Term Rentals

The new legislation is aimed at operators like Airbnb, which filed a lawsuit against the city of Boston over its regulations in November.

American Landmark Acquires Majority Stake in NC Community

The 309-unit building, located five minutes from the UNC Charlotte campus, marks the firm’s eighth acquisition in Charlotte and 12th in the state.

Nashville Luxury Tower Gets $90M Loan

Square Mile Capital Management originated the loan for a partnership developing The SoBro, a 313-unit community located in the South of Broadway neighborhood.

Berkshire Property Holdings Adds GA, Texas Assets

The investment firm acquired two multifamily communities totaling a combined 631 units in College Park, Ga., and El Paso, Texas.

Rittenhouse Arranges Sale of PA Apartments

The boutique residential building was acquired by a local long-term holder that plans to renovate the property.