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.

A rendering of the completed project

Greystar to Debut Orange County Community

The property will be the firm’s largest residential property to date.

Rendering of a clubhouse and pool

Western National to Manage Palm Desert Community

The property is located in the Coachella Valley.

Esther Bonardi headshot

Minneapolis Tops RentCafe’s 6-Month Rental Activity Report

Three midwestern cities made the top five.

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Habitat Opens Chicago West Side Community

OC Living, the first residential component of the $200 million Ogden Commons development in Chicago’s West Side North Lawndale community, has opened its doors.

An external rendering of The Kempson

Klein Enterprises Breaks Ground on Luxury NJ Community

The 272-unit property is the firm’s second project in northern New Jersey.

Rendering of Morrison Yard property

Woodfield Development Breaks Ground in Fort Worth

JLL Capital Markets arranged financing for the project’s first phase.

Exterior of Navy Yard property and a courtyard with trees and seating

JV Converts Naval Storehouse to Live-Work Units

The property was built in 1918.

Rendering of VERVE Columbia, external

Subtext Breaks Ground on South Carolina Student Housing Community

The property is located in Columbia near the state’s flagship state university.

Exterior shot of Signature West Midtown, a student housing property in Atlanta

Investcorp Acquires Student Housing Duo for $160M

The properties are at the University of Texas and the University of Florida.

Exterior of building

S2 Capital Acquires Austin’s Vineyard Hills Apartments

JLL Capital Markets arranged the transaction.