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.

JV Pays $27M for San Antonio Portfolio

SKW Funding and Bain Capital Credit teamed up to purchase the four multifamily properties. The transaction is part of a plan to acquire $500 million worth of distressed notes over the next two to three years.

Wood Partners Starts Upscale Project in Suburban Portland

The company’s fourth community in the Portland area, Alta Civic Station in Gresham, Ore., will offer 318 units and is slated to open in the spring of 2021.

Pennsylvania Student Housing Portfolio Changes Hands

Rittenhouse Realty Advisors arranged the sale of the 44 properties for $21.3 million to a purchaser new to the student housing market.

DC Rental Property Commands $37M

Montgomery Housing Partnership acquired the 394-unit affordable housing community in a transaction facilitated by Greysteel.

New Jersey Luxury Project Receives $60M Construction Loan

Cushman & Wakefield secured the financing for a joint venture of PCD Development and Saber Real Estate Advisors. The loan will be used for the construction of a 421-unit high-end community in Bogota, along the Hackensack River.

Bucci Development Sells South Carolina Apartments

Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in its disposition of The Village at Lake Wylie, a 392-unit property in Charlotte’s submarket of Lake Wylie, S.C.

Redwood Capital Enters Phoenix with $118M Buy

The Chicago-based company made its first foray in the market by acquiring a 365-unit luxury community located in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Praedium Group Expands Inland Empire Holdings

The New York City-based real estate investment firm acquired Lasselle Place, a 15-building rental community located in Moreno Valley.

JV Breaks Ground on Colorado Affordable Project

Alpenglow Village in Steamboat Springs will offer 72 units for individuals with incomes from 30 to 120 percent of the area median income.

Upgrades Boost Fort Worth Asset’s Appeal

Greysteel arranged the sale of a 53-unit community in Fort Worth. Recent capital improvements attracted investors and will enable future rent increases.