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.
COVID-Fueled Weakness to Last Through 2020
The pandemic’s economic hurdles will lead to a hike in multifamily vacancies and declining rents, according to Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Midyear Outlook.
RangeWater Expands Jacksonville-Area Master-Planned Community
The company is building Cadence at Nocatee, the second property within the Nocatee development in Ponte Vedra, Fla.
Breaking Ground Tops Off Bronx Senior Housing Community
The affordable project was designed by COOKFOX Architects and incorporates Passive House standards.
Toll Brothers, JD Capital Form JV for DFW Apartments
The partners secured a $46 million construction loan from Santander Bank for development of the luxury community.
Freddie Mac Promotes Key Investment Executive
Ling Xu’s current responsibilities include managing the GSE’s multifamily portfolio strategy, hedging and balance sheet management.
Melo Group Opens Downtown Miami Residential Tower
Miami Plaza marks the firm’s final development in its plan to bring 2,300 transit-oriented units to the area.
NRP Group Breaks Ground on 4 Affordable Projects
The completed communities will offer a total of 922 units in San Antonio and McKinney, Texas.
RMS Cos. Begins New Jersey Redevelopment
The 153-unit community will be built on the site of a former salt factory in Union Township.
Seattle Passive House Project Earns Landmark Certification
Pax Futura consumes up to 80 percent less energy compared with conventionally built projects.
JVM Realty Acquires St. Louis Community
The purchase of Ceylon Apartments marks the firm’s first in the metro and expands its Midwestern portfolio.