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 Emery Flats in Bowling Green Kentucky, which was built in part to help the city's housing stock recover after a tornado.

JV Launches Construction of Kentucky Affordable Housing

The project is aiding this city’s recovery from a pair of tornadoes.

A photo of Viva, a mixed-use property in Seattle with nearly 8,000 square feet of retail space.

Mixed-Use Property Changes Hands in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

The community is minutes away from a major employment hub.

A rendering of VOX II, located near the University of Miami

TREO Scores $132M for Miami Student Housing Development

The community opened in time to house students for the 2025-26 academic year.

A rendering of Chapter Mifflin, a student housing project being built adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Madison

CRG Starts Student Housing Project in Madison

The project is being built on 12 parcels, formerly home to single-family homes and duplexes.

A rendering of Hub Tampa Fowler, a component of a 100-acre mixed-use development located in Tampa, Florida

Core Spaces, Harrison Street to Build 1,200 Student Beds in Tampa

The project is one of the main housing components of a 100-acre redevelopment.

A rendering of Modera Downtown Boca, a 306-unit luxury community in Boca Raton, Fla.

Mill Creek Goes Vertical on Boca Raton Luxury Project

The project cleared a number of entitlement hurdles.

A photo of Flux Apartments, a union-built property in Minneapolis that was previously owned by Nuveen

Shoregate Picks Up Luxury Apartments in Minneapolis

The property was previously owned by a major institutional investor.

A photo of Piper, an eight-story luxury apartment building.

Kennedy Wilson to Acquire Toll Brothers Apartment Living

The seller plans to exit the multifamily development business.

A rendering of Eastfield Village, a 348-unit development located in Selma, North Carolina

NRP Gets to Work on NC Development

The community will anchor a 3 million-square-foot master-planned project.

A photo of the Landmark Residences, a 712-unit apartment community in Los Angeles

Douglas Emmett Clinches $1B Refi for 9-Property Portfolio

The firm landed the funds ahead of its remaining loan maturities for this year.