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.

Banyan Residential Breaks Ground on Phoenix OZ Project

The developer is expecting to see its first move-ins at Banyan Washington in late 2021.

Greystar Launches New Senior Housing Brand

The first project, Album Keller Ranch, will include 180 units in Fort Worth, Texas, for residents 55 years and older.

Berkadia Acquires LIHTC Advisors

With the merger, LIHTC Advisors will be fully integrated into the firm’s affordable housing division.

Redwood JV Lands Financing for Miami-Area Townhome Project

City National Bank of Florida provided the construction loan for a 112-unit affordable development in Opa-locka, Fla.

S.Hekemian Group Lands $116M Loan for New Jersey Project

JLL arranged the construction financing for the North Market development in Bergen County.

Wood Partners Begins Construction on Newest Scottsdale Community

The developer is planning to open the 330-unit project in fall 2021.

Aspen Heights Expands Student Housing Portfolio

The company’s newest project will offer 752 beds to students attending Washington State University one mile away.

Insight Property Group Renovates Washington, DC-Area Community

The company has completed the repositioning of a property in Falls Church, Va., that it began in December 2018.

Aspen Heights Partners Breaks Ground on Colorado Community

The developer will be building a 351-unit property in Lakewood, Colo., across the street from a light rail station.

Canyon Partners Expands Opportunity Zone Portfolio

The company has joined ScanlanKemperBard Cos. and Diamond Investment Group, and invested $24.4 million into a 219-unit community in the Portland suburb of Tigard, Ore.