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.

Bob Broeksmit and Jay Sobo headshots

How GSE Privatization Could Happen

HUD’s new leader and some experts have floated the idea of taking this giant step. What would that mean?

Hoffman Hills Apartments in Chicago.

Chicago-Area Community Commands $76M

Eastham Capital and Bender Cos. teamed up to acquire the garden-style property.

A rendering of Society Nashville in The Gulch neighborhood.

PMG JV Tops Off in Nashville

First move-ins are expected later this year.

Risor of St. Louis Park in Minneapolis.

Roers Snags Refi for Twin Cities Property

A suburban senior community will benefit from the financing.

The Forge at Glassworks in New Jersey

Beachwold Acquires NJ Community for $57M

At the time of the sale the property was 98 percent occupied. 

Michael J. Vardaro, managing partner of construction law firm Zetlin & De Chiara

NYC’s Midtown Makeover Kicks Off Critical Phase

The mixed-use plan would create nearly 10,000 residential units across a wide swath of Manhattan.

Marquis at Desert Ridge in north Phoenix.

IMT Acquires Phoenix Community

CBRE represented the seller, a national multifamily investor and operator.

A rendering of Brickell Starlite in Miami.

JV Gains Site Approval for Luxury Miami Tower

Two Chicago-based firms will build the community in the Brickell district.

Tom Bannon and Bob Hart headshots

SoCal Multifamily Unites Against Price Gouging

California owners, developers and industry groups are coming together to help those impacted by historic wildfires.

Brentwood Crossing in High Point, N.C., is one of the properties in the portfolio.

JV Finances 1,000 Affordable Units in Carolinas

SDS Capital Group and Vintage Realty Co. provided the funds for seven communities.