Jackson Chen is a Connecticut-based freelance writer who has reported on real estate for more than five years. He cut his teeth with real estate journalism when he previously wrote for Real Estate Weekly, the longest-running real estate publication in New York City. He has been writing for Multi-Housing News since late 2019.

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Thrive Cos. Lands $166M in Refis for Columbus Communities

Affinius Capital provided debt to the properties.

Village at Golden Triangle

Empire Group Begins Leasing at 2 Arizona Communities

The properties are located in the municipalities of Tolleson and Queen Creek.

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BGO and 1Sharpe Form Partnership for BTR Communities

The venture has chosen a Phoenix asset for its first buy.

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The Mogharebi Group Arranges $30M Sale of California Community

The undisclosed buyer assumed the current loan on the 232-unit community.

Ming’s Garden Realty Lands $60M Bridge Loan for Queens Project

Slate Property Group provided financing backing the 143-unit development in Astoria.

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FPA Multifamily Acquires Two California Communities

Institutional Property Advisors arranged the sale.

Hunter Point Capital Takes Minority Stake in Pretium

Pretium plans to further expand into developing communities and continue acquisitions of single-family rentals across the U.S.

Douglaston JV Secures Construction Debt for NYC Community

Two city agencies provided $106 million in financing for the project.

Kennedy Wilson Opens Master-Planned Community in California

The Anacapa Canyon development is situated in Camarillo, Calif.

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Orange County Property

The Chateau de Ville is situated in Anaheim.