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 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.

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

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

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Ares Lands $69M in Financing for Charlotte Project

Development is taking place at the site of a former elementary school.

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Verdot Capital Sells Senior Community in Twin Cities

The community will retain its property management provider.

Street-level view of two high-rise towers flanked by palm trees.

Namdar Lands $460M for Miami Project

The 1,400-unit development is on track for completion in early 2028.

The building core Avra at Metropolitan Naples on Florida's Gulf Coast

Metropolitan Naples Tops Off Luxury High-Rise

The project is taking shape within a larger mixed-use district in downtown Naples.

Life Time Living at PV

Life Time Living JV Starts Mall-to-Mixed-Use Conversion

Development is taking shape at the site of a shuttered shopping mall.

A photo of Camber Ridge at Cross Creek Ranch Apartments in suburban Houston

Venterra Unveils Suburban Houston Community

The community is operated under the developer’s brand of sound-dampening properties.

A photo of Renaissance at Carol Stream, located in one of Illinois' wealthiest counties.

Highlands Vista Group Picks Up 300 Units in Suburban Chicago

The community is located in one of the state’s wealthiest counties.

A photo of Wildwood Baton Rouge, a 204-unit community that houses students at Louisiana State University

JV Acquires Southern Student Housing Portfolio

The buyers are planning renovations at both properties.