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.

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.

Highrise building seen from middle distance.

Grand Peaks Builds Colorado’s Largest Multifamily Project in 2 Decades

A collaboration with the Denver Public Schools Foundation ensures 10 teachers will live at the property rent-free for one year.

Pool and apartment buildings at sunset

Arizona Apartment Community Changes Hands

CBRE brokered the sale of the Mesa luxury property.

Apartment building with a pool on the waterfront

JV Secures $400M Construction Loan for Florida Project

Berkadia arranged the financing for the property, which is situated on Fisher Island’s last developable parcel.

Apartment courtyard with pool

CRG, Landmark Sell SC Student Community

The property is near the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

A tall New York City building viewed from below

Developer Lands $52M Loan for NYC Asset

The Knox is situated in the Murray Hill neighborhood.

External twilight view of Egret Landing clubhouse

JV to Develop Master-Planned Property Near Myrtle Beach

Klotz Group of Companies and Longleaf Real Estate are building the project.

Rendering of an apartment building's exterior at night

Colliers Arranges Construction Loan for LA Project

The 100 percent affordable community will be situated in Koreatown.

Exterior of an apartment building

Bay Area Apartment Property Changes Hands

Cityview and Greystar sold the community.