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 Jacobs Woods, a 230-unit property located outside Philadelphia

Equus Affiliate Acquires Metro Philly Asset For $73M

The buyer intends to carry out significant capital improvements at the property.

A rendering of the multifamily component of Arlington Heights, a mixed-use project in suburban Chicago

JV Tops Off Multi-Use Project in Suburban Chicago

The project is taking shape in one of the nation’s most competitive rental markets.

A photo of Canyon Corporate Center office campus, now being redeveloped into the Canyon Village multifamily community

Caliber Gets the Go-Ahead for Phoenix Conversion Project

The project is taking advantage of demand resulting from the opening of a nearby chip fabrication plant.

A rendering of Alta Ed Schmidt in Hutto, Texas which is expected to finish construction in the third quarter of next year

Wood Partners JV Breaks Ground on Austin-Area Property

The community is located in one of Metro Austin’s major job hubs.

A photo of Rambler Athens, a student housing community located in Athens, Georgia

Mesa West Refis Georgia Student Housing

The community was built during a period of high demand at the University of Georgia.

A photo of the now-sold Sherwood Forest Apartments.

BMR Sells Norfolk Apartments, Closes on Lending

The buyer also got funding for capital improvement projects.

An aerial photo of the topped-out Scholars Village

500-Unit Project Tops Out in Jersey City Innovation Hub

The buildings will serve as the residential component of a 30-acre live-work-play campus.

A photo of Solaire Apartments, located in Brighton, Colorado

Milestone Acquires Denver-Area Property

A location in one of the region’s fastest-growing submarkets created interest in the asset.

Last month,

Lynd Closes $59M Financing for San Antonio Mixed-Income Asset

The community is located in one of the area’s fastest-growing enclaves.

A The Streets of St. Charles, located in suburban St. Louis

Morgan Acquires Midwestern Apartment Portfolio for $501M

The acquisition brings the buyer’s holdings up to more than 100,000 units nationwide.