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.

JLL Arranges Financing for Texas Mixed-Use Project

Catalyst Urban Development received the loan for its construction of Riverfront Lofts in Waco, Texas.

Sentinel Peak Acquires Northern Houston Community

JLL Capital Markets represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction for Lakebridge Apartments.

M&R Enters Wisconsin Multifamily Market

The developer has broken ground on a project in suburban Milwaukee that will be completed by spring 2021.

Jonathan Rose Acquires Manhattan Affordable Community

The firm purchased a property in the Upper West Side neighborhood with plans to improve the common areas.

JV Secures $103M Acquisition Loan for Chicago Tower

Newmark Knight Frank represented the partners in the purchase of the 39-story CityFront Place.

Birge & Held Expands Colorado Footprint

The private equity and property management firm purchased Aspen, Colo.’s largest multifamily property.

Jefferson Apartment Group Sells Suburban Boston Community for $104M

The 262-unit community was acquired by a Salt Lake City-based REIT.

Mortenson Opens Luxury Minneapolis Property

The 283-unit community Rafter was designed by Cuningham Group and features local art and neighborhood inspiration.

Hines JV Develops Phoenix Luxury Community

The 325-unit project will be part of a larger mixed-use shopping center developed by Pederson Group.

Berkadia Arranges $117M in Cleveland Refis

The Freddie Mac loans will be used for two properties, Edison at Gordon Square and Innova.