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.

United Group Lands Construction Financing for New York Community

Berkshire Bank provided a construction loan backing the property.

CEDARst, Quartz Lake Plan San Diego Community

Construction will start in the second quarter.

Atlantica Debuts Rapid Housing Community in Atlanta

Made of shipping containers, the residences are part of an effort to solve Atlanta’s housing crisis.

Thompson Thrift to Develop Tampa-Area Community

The developer will start construction on the Bradenton, Fla., property later this month.

Rendering of Morrison Yard property

Woodfield, Argosy Land $120M Refi for Charleston Community

Northwestern Mutual provided the loan.

NRP Group Breaks Ground on NY Affordable Housing

The Bethlehem, N.Y., community will offer 72 workforce housing units and supportive services for veterans facing homelessness.

McNair Interests Breaks Ground on Houston Project

The developer is planning to complete construction in early 2026.

Mast Capital Lands $600M Construction Loan for Miami Cipriani Project

Banco Inbursa and Ascendant Capital Partners provided financing for the luxury condos.

Madison, SLI Acquire Buy Stake in Self Storage Company

The two firms will help GreenSpace expand its development strategy to grow its self storage footprint across the U.S.

The Mark Athens is a 1,364-bed student community in Athens, Ga.

HH Fund Secures $65M Refi for Baltimore Student Housing

Lument arranged the financing for the Baltimore community located near Johns Hopkins University.