TODAY’S DEALS: The Bassuk Organization Closes on $210M Financing for Carlisle’s NYC 80-20 Project

The Bassuk Organization Inc. announced the closing of a $210 million credit enhancement from Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen and PNC Bank; and NorthMarq’s Omaha office completed Freddie Mac refinancings totaling $34.1 million.

TODAY’S DEALS: Cohen Financial Arranges $9,89M+ in Fannie Mae, CMBS financing

Cohen Financial’s Dan Rosenberg secured a total of $9.894 million to refinance two multifamily properties; and Marcus & Millichap brokers a seniors housing sale for $33 million.

TODAY’S DEALS: George Smith Partners Secures $70M Cash-Out Refinance for Downtown LA Property

George Smith Partners provided financing for the takeout of a maturing construction debt; and Edgewood Capital supplies $2.15M for acquisition of non-performing loan.

Mike Radice: New Era of Information Technology

Mike Radice, CEO of NWP Services Inc., discusses the new era of IT, in which leasing documents can be digitized for more cost-efficient storage and transmission.

TODAY’S DEALS: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $43.5M for New Orleans Acquisition

Walker & Dunlop provides $43.5 million for a New Orleans acquisition; Apartment REIT Home Properties acquires 252 units; and Johnson Capital arranges $5.4M loan for purchase of affordable apartment community.

Risk Mitigation 101: Insurance Best Practices for Apartment Owners

Five steps apartment owners can take to mitigate risk.

APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: December 2013

Banks are increasing their construction loans for the first time since 2007, according to Chandan Economics.

MHN TV: Jamie Gorski on Why Apartment Customers Expect Great Design

Jamie Gorski, senior vice president, corporate marketing, The Bozzuto Group, says that under Toby Bozzuto’s leadership, the company understands multi-housing design needs to be “authentic,” which means it has to be conducive to the flavor of the local neighborhood.

The Joys of Managing Military Housing

Maria Pietroforte, senior vice president, property management, of Corvias Group, explained the attractions and uniqueness of Corvias’ approach to military housing management.

TODAY’S DEALS: Harbor Group International Sells Nashville Community

HGI completes a $57 million sale; Home Properties acquires a Nashville apartment; and NorthMarq negotiates a $4.7 million refinancing loan from a life company.