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.
Timberland Partners Acquires 2 Memphis-Area Properties
The firm purchased Savannah Creek in Southaven, Miss., and The DeSoto, in Horn Lake, Miss., bringing its total portfolio to 14,966 units in 15 states.
Houston Property Receives $37M Refi
Arel Capital will use the senior loan provided by PCCP to refinance Bayou on the Bend, a 241-unit multifamily asset in the city’s Memorial neighborhood.
Miami-Area Community Lands $46M Refi
HFF worked on behalf of the owner, Park Partners Residential, to secure the loan in which its proceeds will go towards refinancing the construction loan that was previously arranged for the property’s development in 2016.
NJ Affordable Housing Portfolio Lands $60M Loan
RED Mortgage Capital has secured the financing for the acquisition of 18 multifamily properties in Union City through Freddie Mac’s Optigo Small Balance Loan program.
JV Lands $54M Refi for Connecticut Portfolio
CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance group arranged the financing, which was provided by Thorofare Capital, to retire the original senior construction loan for Berkeley at Waypointe and Quincy Lofts, located in Norwalk.
JAG, New York Life Investment Management Form $100M Acquisition Venture
Formed by Jefferson Apartment Group and New York Life Insurance Co., the investment venture targets the acquisition of 4,000 apartment units and plans to leverage third-party capital partners as it grows.
Chicago Condo Development Breaks Ground
Named from the French word for Bishop, Eveq was designed by Sullivan Goulette & Wilson Architects and will feature 32 residences in the West Loop.
Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on Orange County Affordable Project
Della Rosa in Orange County, Calif., will serve as permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless and families earning up to 50 percent of the area median income.
Domain Communities Buys Dallas-Area Property
HFF marketed The Villas of Josey Ranch in Carrollton exclusively on behalf of the seller, a partnership between Harbert Management Corp. and Balfour Beatty Communities.
Greystar Expands in NYC with $240M Buy
The company acquired a 266-unit community situated near retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues, job hubs and public transit nodes in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood.