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.

MedCore Partners Begins Construction on Senior Living Project

Phase two of this Houston community will deliver 138 active adult and independent living residences.

Walker & Dunlop JV Pays $189M for 2 Texas Communities

A joint venture with Magma Equities and Pacific Life acquired a total of 820 units.

KREST Acquires Brooklyn and Philadelphia Communities

The firm secured two properties in Philadelphia and downtown Brooklyn, totaling 1,380 units.

Senlac Ridge, Macklowe Secure $143M for Brooklyn Community

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank provided construction financing for the Park Slope mixed-use property.

Equus Capital Partners and USAA Top Off Philly Community

The partnership plans to start preleasing at the luxury project next summer.

Mark-Taylor Residential to Manage Phoenix Micro-Unit Community

Owner Ascentris tapped the firm to manage the downtown community with units as small as 328 square feet.

Avanti Residential Acquires Kansas City Community

The company’s seventh acquisiton in the market is located in the city’s Crossroads Arts District.

SR Watt Acquires Portland Portfolio for $60M

The acquisition of two suburban properties marks the firm’s entry into the multifamily sector.

Stoneweg US Acquires Dallas Community

As part of an extensive capex plan, the firm plans to convert adjoining vacant commercial space into residential and amenity space.

Vista Residential Partners Breaks Ground in Atlanta

Creekview Vista is part of the firm’s strategy to build in suburban locations near major metros, which lack adequate quality workforce housing.