A Chicago-based freelance writer since 1989, Jefftrey Steele has written on real estate for more than three decades. His real estate writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Barron's, Modern Luxury, HouseLogic, Forbes.com and many other publications. He has written for Multi-Housing News since 2009.

The Pool at Moda at the Hill community in St. Louis.

How Predictive Maintenance Is Reducing Risk in Multifamily Operations

Early detection is helping operators spot problems before they escalate.

Businessman waving magic wand and then a big hand coming out of magic hat and showing ok hand sign

How Creative Financing Solutions Are Becoming the Norm

When the conventional market doesn’t cut it, multifamily investors explore new paths.

A photo of Wildcreek Apartments, completed in 1984.

Continental Realty Group Picks Up 230 Units in Austin

The buyer invested in the property with the goal of lowering rents.

A rendering of the The Retreat at Boone, Landmark's second student housing project in the Appalachian State University area.

JV Acquires North Carolina Parcel to Develop Student Housing

It’s the developer’s second project in the area.

A rendering of The Premier at Dallas Midtown, a 296-unit project taking shape within the Dallas International District.

Anthem Commences Construction on Dallas Mixed-Use Project

Development is taking shape at the site of a permanently-closed mall.

A photo of Cottonwood Grove, a 142-unit community located in Bakersfield, Calif.

Central California Properties Change Hands for $62M

The assets were sold to private investors.

A photo of Emerald Lake, a 132-unit community located in Elizabeth City, N.C., located roughly 40 miles south of Norfolk.

Newbrook Acquires 2-Property Virginia Portfolio for $58M

The Norfolk, Va.-area communities came online in the 1990s.

Exterior shot of Loft One35, a 298-unit, four building community in Charlotte, N.C.

Broad Creek Capital Completes First Close of $150M Fund

The investment vehicle will focus on some of the nation’s fastest-growing markets.

A photo of Ran Eliasaf, founder & managing partner of Northwind Group.

Northwind Closes 2nd Health Care Fund at $343M

The fund surpassed its target by nearly $100 million.

A photo of Cascade Ridge, located in Silverdale, Washington

Jackson Square Properties Sells Seattle-Area Community for $79M

The sale adds to the city’s high transaction volume this year.