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Manhattan Sale Prices Drop: CityRealty Report
The study found that the average cost in the New York City borough continues to drop, but downtown is still thriving when it comes to condo, co-op and new development purchases.
Western National Begins Construction of Luxury CA Development
The company has started building its 11th property in Brea. Calligraphy, a 206-unit community, is expected to be completed in early 2019.
Secondary Markets Present Strong Opportunities
Investing in markets outside the core presents an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for downtown assets without the downtown address. Stephen Catarinella of CAPREIT discusses what factors to consider when acquiring communities in these areas.
Napali Acquires 2nd GA Community
The company purchased Forest Park Manor, a 100-unit property in Forest Park, and plans to rebrand it as Residences at Stonebrook.
JPI Lands Financing for $104M San Diego Community
The 172-unit Jefferson Pacific Beach will encompass three acres and include 14,000 square feet of ground-level retail and creative office space.
XFD Unveils IL Student Housing Community
In partnership with Lewis & Clark Real Estate, the company debuted the 428-bed, mixed-use 212 East, located in Champaign, Ill. The community will serve the students of the University of Illinois.
Related Lands $52M for FL Community
JP Morgan arranged the construction loan for Town Southern, located in Royal Palm Beach. The 392-unit community is scheduled for completion in 2018.
Miami’s 1010 Brickell to Begin Closings
The 389-unit tower, a partnership of Key International and 13th Floor Investments, underwent 36 months of construction and is currently 99 percent sold.
Lease-Ups in a Down Market
A dip in the market is inevitable at some point, and those best prepared to take it on will have a distinct advantage over their competitors. Megan Mahoney of LMC gives a few key pieces to consider when planning for unknown conditions.
Passco Invests $102M in Key West
The company purchased the 297-unit Ocean Walk Apartments from a joint venture of Mast Capital and Rockpoint Group. ARA Newmark represented both the buyer and seller.