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.

Greystar JV Breaks Ground on Colorado Community

The firm has partnered with Origin Investments on its Colorado Springs project slated for completion in mid-2023.

Shopoff to Break Ground on $90M Luxury Condos

Parkhouse Residences will be a part of the firm’s nearly $1.3 billion master-planned development in Newport Beach, Calif.

Gelt Expands Denver-Area Portfolio

The company acquired the 352-unit property in Northglenn, Colo., for $100.5 million.

Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing Houston Community

The 284-unit property in the Houston Heights neighborhood will open its doors to residents in the first quarter of 2021.

LMC Begins Leasing at Seattle-Area Community

Virtual tours are being offered for The Bower, a mixed-use property in Kirkland, Wash.’s Totem Lake neighborhood. 

Eight Bay Advisors Lands $145M Financing for Utah Communities

Walker & Dunlop arranged the three HUD loans for properties in West Jordan, Orem and Salt Lake City.

Milestone Group Acquires Washington, DC-Area Community

The firm now owns the majority interest in a 564-unit asset in Rockville, Md.

Urban Catalyst Closes $131M OZ Fund

The funds will go towards seven projects in San Jose, Calif., which are expected to start construction in 2021 and 2022.

McHugh Construction Co. Completes 2 Chicago Communities

The firm has finished construction of the 188-unit Westerly and the 800-unit NEMA Chicago.

MZ Capital Begins Pre-Leasing Suburban Chicago Community

The 112-unit property in Naperville, Ill., is expected to welcome residents in April.