TODAY'S DEALS: MetLife Buys Chicago Tower from LYND

LYND sells a luxury tower to MetLife; IPA closes two sales in Florida; and NorthMarq arranges a construction loan.

TODAY'S DEALS: Colonial Properties Buys Class A Community in Raleigh

Colonial Properties Trust buys a 350-unit community in Raleigh; Phoenix Realty Group acquires a 288-unit property in California; and Arbor funds the first FHA-insured loan with HUD’s new multifamily documents.

Today's Deals: Northwestern Mutual Sells Ann Arbor Asset

Northwestern Mutual sells an Ann Arbor asset; Equity Residential sells a 432-unit property in Virginia; and Dominion America Realty closes a loan modification and finance restructure.

Today's Deals: Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund Invests in L.A. Development

Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund closes the financing gap on a L.A. development; ARA brokers a 240-unit sale in North Carolina; and GFI Realty brokers the $1.05 million sale of apartment building.

MHN TV: 2012 Seniors Housing Preview

Longtime seniors housing real estate expert Mel Gamzon offers insights into the seniors housing market. 2011 was a big year for seniors housing and healthcare REITs, and Mel explores what strategies companies are likely to develop in 2012.

Today's Deals: MG Properties Acquires 163-unit Community

MG Properties completes a $28 million acquisition, has $200 million planned for 2012; AEW Capital buys a Portland asset for $55.3 million; and Meridian Capital negotiates financings totaling $29.9 million for properties in New York.

TODAY'S DEALS: HFF Brokers Disposition, Closes Loan Sales

HFF brokers Chicago sale, closes loan sales; Tryko acquires a 163-unit asset in Pennsylvania; and Boston Capital Finance closes two rehab construction loans in Arkansas.

TODAY'S DEALS: EdR Acquires Student Asset for $28.5M

EdR acquires a property serving St. Louis University; Continental Realty Advisors purchases a 1,200-unit portfolio; and NorthMarq arranges a $19.1 million Freddie Mac mortgage.

Today's Deals: Colony Hills Capital Acquires First Asset

Colony Hills Capital acquires its first property; Campus Crest closes four construction loans; and Alliant Capital supplies a $11.8 million loan.

Today's Deals: Post Properties Completes $184.7M Prepayment on MF Notes

Post Properties completes a prepayment on notes secured by six properties; and Senior Housing Properties announces a termination of 10 leases with Sunrise Senior Living.