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 the Archer, a former Chicago condominium community that was concerted to apartments in 2022

YK Investments Closes Loan for Chicago Condo Deconversion

The deal includes the sale of the 1920s vintage building’s remaining condominium units.

Rambler College Park, a student housing project that will include a community center and more than 13,000 square feet of retail space.

JV Plans Mixed-Use Student Housing Project in College Park

The development a community center with a library and history archive.

A photo of the Place at Arroyo Verde in Tuscon Arizona, one of the newest communities to come online in its area.

Olympus Property Acquires Tucson Apartments for $38M

The asset is decades newer than most of its competition.

EDEN Heritage Lakes, which closed on a $70 million refinancing loan

JV Gains $114M Bridge Financing for Florida Build-to-Rent Portfolio

Both communities were built last year.

A photo of Maybank 3030, located approximately eight miles to the Southwest of Charleston.

JV Breaks Ground on Charleston-Area BTR Community

The townhomes are taking shape in a fast-growing suburb located near several employment hubs.

A rendering of Greenway Vista in Columbus Ohio, located within 10 miles of several major employers.

Vista Residential Breaks Ground in Columbus

The community is located near an under-development advanced manufacturing facility.

A photo of Terraces of Elk Grove, a Chicago-area property refinanced through Freddie Mac's preservation program.

Bayshore Properties Refinances Suburban Chicago Property

The funds preserve the community’s affordable units.

A rendering of Nexo Residences in North Miami, expected to finish construction next year.

Fortune International JV Tops Off North Miami Beach Tower

The units will be available for short-term stays with flexible uses.

A rendering of Alta Flatirons, occupying the last multifamily parcel in a 156-acre mixed-use project.

Wood Partners Breaks Ground on Denver-Area Project

The building will occupy the last parcel of a 156-acre mixed-use district.

A photo of Longview, the latest mixed-use project to open in Gowanus.

JV Opens New Brooklyn Mixed-Use

The project was capitalized via an opportunity fund.