Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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Freddie Mac Financing in Place for Seattle-Area Apartment Deal
The buyer of the Lakes by Mill Creek Apartments, a 223-unit garden apartment community in Everett, Wash., has obtained an $18.5 million loan for the acquisition. The property was originally developed in 1986, and is currently 99 percent occupied.
Fuss & O’Neill Captures Award for Mill at Hop Brook
Two CREW CT Blue Ribbon Awards have been bestowed on Fuss & O’Neill Inc., a firm providing scientific, engineering, planning and design services, for its work at the Mill at Hop Brook development in Simsbury, Conn.
Economy Watch: Consumer Income Up, Spending Down
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that Americans’ personal income increased $43.7 billion, or 0.3 percent, in April compared with March.
MIPIM Special Series—Part Two: Bringing Logistics Back into the City Through Mixed-Use Developments
Should logistics be permitted in the heart of urban areas? That question was addressed during the “Functional Diversity” session at the MIPIM Innovation Forum in March.
NYC’s First Modular Multi-Story Property Opens to Renters
With Douglas Elliman Development Marketing launching leasing for The Stack, Manhattan’s first modular residential building has hit the rental market.
‘The Accidental Economist’ with Jack Kern: Baseball, Hot Dogs and Investments
When a market is growing, a lot of moving parts have to work together.
Foxford Communities Begins Sale of Ill. Luxury Apartments
Foxford Communities have begun sales at Clocktower Pointe, a 108-unit luxury condominium development in Countryside, Ill.
MHN Interview: Cynthia Parker, CEO, BRIDGE Housing
With a strong track record in affordable housing development, San Francisco-based BRIDGE Housing decided to take it up a notch. In its 30th year in existence, the Bay Area non-profit announced that it would aim to double the size of its portfolio by 2017.
Berkadia Expands Mortgage Originations Capabilities with Acquisition of Keystone Commercial Capital
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC announced the acquisition of Keystone Commercial Capital, a full-service commercial mortgage banking company headquartered in Phoenix.
Auction.com CEO Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Jeff Frieden, chief executive officer and co-founder of Auction.com, is a finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 in the Orange County Region.