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.

PRC Group Lands $87M Loan for New Jersey Workforce Housing Portfolio

Walker & Dunlop has arranged the Fannie Mae financing, which will go towards the renovation of three properties.

Allied Orion Begins Construction of Austin Development

Humphreys & Partners Architects designed The Southbrook, located in the suburb of Leander, Texas.

Student, Senior Housing Hit Hardest in Q2: Moody’s

The two sectors saw rising vacancies and falling rents owing to the pandemic, and affordable housing was largely unaffected.

TA Realty Acquires Los Angeles Westside Community

Institutional Property Advisors brokered the $65 million sale of Avalon Venice on Rose.

Vista Realty Lands $47M for Atlanta-Area Development

Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing for Sweetwater Vista, located in the suburb of Douglasville, Ga.

Conti Organization Acquires Dallas Community

Vine, located in the suburb of Arlington, is the firm’s 43rd acquisition in the Lone Star state.

Finger Cos. Completes Chicago-Area Luxury Community

McShane Construction Co. was tapped to build the 304-unit Elaine in the suburb of Northbrook, Ill.

Home Street Partners Opens Bronx Community

The property includes 63 apartments primarily serving low-income seniors.

AIMCO Acquires Miami Apartment Tower

Marcus & Millichap represented both parties in the portfolio deal that also included a nearby 4-unit property and a vacant lot.

Landmark Properties Expands Student Housing Portfolio

The four communities will add a total of 3,100 beds across Georgia, Florida, Michigan and Washington.