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.

FOURMIDABLE Assumes Management of 4 Communities

The apartment and senior living properties collectively encompass 405 residences.

JPI Secures Financing for SoCal Development

The project in Placentia, Calif., will feature 418 luxury apartments and more than 8,200 square feet of retail space.

Pre-Leasing Underway at Altman Cos. Florida Property

The 320-unit community is located about 30 miles northwest of Miami in Miramar, Fla.

Heritage Equity Partners Secures Loan for Brooklyn Project

Madison Realty Capital provided the $53 million financing for construction of the 150-unit development in the South Park Slope neighborhood.

Lendlease, Magellan Top Off Lakefront Towers in Chicago

Located adjacent to a new park, Cirrus and Cascade are two of three high-rises planned for a prominent parcel in the Lakeshore East neighborhood.

Trammell Crow Residential to Begin Construction on Boston-Area Project

The 282-unit Alexan Kingston community will replace the shuttered Sears department store at Kingston Collection Mall.

Wood Partners Breaks Ground on Newest Texas Property

Alta Austin Avenue in Georgetown, Texas, will feature 312 apartments once completed.

Domain Cos. Breaks Ground on $310M Bronx Project

Lyra will feature 544 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail in the Mott Haven neighborhood.

Stonemark Assumes Management of Georgia Apartments

The firm was chosen to manage Legacy Apartment Homes in College Park, Ga., and plans to rebrand the property.

Megatel Nears Completion of Dallas-Area Development

More than 200 single-family homes will be built in the $75 million final phase slated to debut in June.